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What’s the science on diet and MGUS/SMM?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Apr 23, 2023 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
Hi - I had a tele-visit (45 minutes) with Dr. David Dongli at Mayo Clinic. His credentials are impressive.
"Fat Pad Biopsy" is used to detect/rule out amyloidosis. A few very small pieces of adipose tissue (fat) are taken using an aspiration needle usually from below the navel area usually. Simple test, local lidocaine injection. About a 10 minute procedure.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/dingli-david-m-d-ph-d/bio-20055171
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I researched and found out the purpose. My hemo/onc had my gastroenterologist do a biopsy for Amyloidosis when I had my last colonoscopy. Negative but years ago, I think I need to be tested again. I have severe anemia and that is one of the symptoms. Also, there is a chain of it in my family ancestors in Ireland. I could find out if I carry the gene but have not paid fof the health part of the genetic test that I took. I would not ordinarly connect it but my family came from the same small Irish town! I am glad that your doctor at Mayo proposed the test!