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What was your experience with bone marrow biopsy?
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I had two previous biopsy’s and my memory told me, no pain, easy as, get on with it. So yesterday I had my third biopsy, they offered sedation that I refused as That would make wait an hour before undertaking BCG installation. Half way through yesterdays procedure I had a serious discussion with my memory and told it about being unreliable and causing me considerable unnecessary pain. I wonder when it is next required whether I will once again be misled by my ever failing memory.
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@plugger My first bone marrow biopsy was done by my former hematologist/oncologist in 2017, at a location literally less than two miles from where I lived. She was in a hurry, and offered no sedation. I hadn't thought to ask. After she stabbed me, I vowed to her the next one would include Antivan! Yow! it hurt like the dickens, and bruised me for weeks!
My next three biopsies have been done by my current hematologist/oncologist. His manner and technique is so different, There was no discomfort nor sedation. Good thing, as I live two hours away from him, and had no second driver to get home. Slight bruising, but all okay.
Yes, our memory serves to remind us at strange times, doesn't it? Different practitioners and staff, different circumstances, different mindset.
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@plugger, your message prompted a little giggle this morning about your ‘memory of pain’ returning at a most inopportune moment. I’ve had 13 of those biopsies, the first 3 without sedation and my brain will never let me forget. Sedation all the way, baby! 😂. Plus I’m always offered Lorna Doone cookies and juice when I wake up so it’s a win/win.
Joking aside, I know you’re going through some pretty serious issues right now. It’s inspiring when I see a positive spirit and a continued sense of humor in the face of adversity. I feel those are the keys to finding our way through life’s difficult moments.
You mentioned in one of your previous posts that besides having bladder cancer that you also have leukemia. If you don’t mind my asking, what type of blood cancer do you have?