@gingerw I was told that sedation and CT scans were the only way a bone marrow biopsy was done. But that's not what the majority of cancer hospitals were saying when I checked online. Even AI said it wasn't mandatory! So I found another doctor. I had the biopsy done without sedation and without radiation. I had no problems with the procedure that took no more than 1/2 hour, once started. The first doctor never gave me a good reason why she required sedation and radiation and claimed I would have a hard time finding anyone who would do the bone marrow biopsy differently. My eGFR is 85 so I'm fine for contrast dye. Thanks for your concern!