Thank you for encouragement, Sharon. I do understand the insurance factor. But I have also asked for bone density testing, which is 100% justified given that xrays and CT scans are showing significant worsening of osteoporosis over the past year. My right shoulder now drooping like a downhill ski slope and very noticeable to naked eye. Never had shoulder or ankle pain before 2022, but serious pain now. I also have developed peripheral neuropathy in both feet and calves. So, I changed primary to an internist 2 mos ago. She was shocked that I've never had bone biopsy before with an existing 10+ yr diagnosis of arthritis, that is rapidly worsening. Thankfully, I am having that test done in 2 days. Also, to the point about bloodwork results, there is the factor of which tests a physician orders. In my case, everything has been surface testing until my new doctor. She tested things I've never heard of, and found abnormalities. I am finally hopeful bc my new internist is clearly excellent but also digs to get to source. Thank you so much!

The first Oncologist didn't want to do the biopsy. He's only going to check my labs every 6 month. Doesn't seem interested in finding out the source of my anemia. The second one on the other hand did do the biopsy. It came back negative for cancer but thinks the source of the anemia is my kidneys. No definitive answer for my anemia. I have some answers but I still have more questions. I continue to research, and I most definitely ask questions to my specialists when something new pops up with what's happening with me.