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Could we talk about anxiety with MGUS

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Feb 11 12:55pm | Replies (30)
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I've talked to my hematologist about the biopsy several times and he tells me different people have different reactions to the biopsy. He says one patient will feel like it was the most painful thing ever, and another will say "are you done, I hardly felt it" so I'm hopeful I'll be in that group.

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katgob | @katgob | Feb 6 10:05pm

I have had 4 bone marrow biopsies as i have had MDS. I am one who will say it is not painful, but really a number of sensations. Also know, I know people who have been sedated for the process. The whole procedure is less than 20 minutes from check in to done.

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Patty, Volunteer Mentor | @pmm | Feb 7 9:01am

@steveutnv you can always ask for sedation.
I’ve opted to wait on a BMB. Not every treatment facility recommends them until a certain threshold is met. My doc and I have discussed. If my numbers progress significantly I will reconsider.

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