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Propofol for bone marrow biopsy
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: May 13 8:13am | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
Hi @kittycatgirl I’m fairly certain that all Mayo Clinic’s would use the same procedures for BMB.
As for protocol for who can receive a BMB there, you may need to have been seen by a doctor first or at least be accepted for patient review. The first thing would be to follow that link I provided yesterday to initiate an appointment and go from there.
Just so you’re aware, even if you don’t have the sedative, you would get a local anesthetic with the biopsy. So sometimes just taking an anti anxiety med like the Ativan (lorazapam) like I mentioned and then having the local anesthetic injected at the site may be enough for you to remain comfortable.
You’ll know more after your next appointment with the hematologist. Maybe they won’t require one at this time. ☺️
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I am just beginning my AML journey. Initial diagnosis Biopsy and Chomo inpatient At Valley Hospital.
They did their bone marrow biopsies at bedside with just Local. As a retired paramedic I said to the Oncologist Holy Moses! this should be done with Propofol asleep. "He said that is not how we do it here.". Even the nurses were traumatized. So it was time find alternate care.
So Ive changed care to a setting which does them under anesthesia. World-class care at a different Institution. Requires advocating and research and standing up to my original Oncologist. And I'm happy to give up a day and have a ride home for each subsequent biopsy. There is enough un-avoidabl pain and suffering with Cancer. I urge you to inquire to what other world-class care possibilities may be available.