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Does anyone have chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Feb 14 4:38am | Replies (64)
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@dmmurph

I’ve had the bone marrow biopsy without sedation. It was extremely painful and caused my muscles to constrict and after about two hours the lidacain wore off and my muscles seized causing more pain. Sedation is a must and i’ll never do it again without it
This procedure is necessary for your dr to properly diagnose you with CML and identify the Philadelphia chromosome BCR/ABL good luck in your journey

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kimmy5 | @kimmy5 | Nov 19, 2023

Hi, I'm so sorry that you had to experience that. They already told me I have the Philadelphia chromosome. I also have some been told recently that they have found some blast which puts me in the intermediate phase to Acute Leukemia so they have given me the Sprycel. My thought was, so why do I have to get this bone biopsy sill if you already know the treatment? But I get it, at lease I think I do. this is all so new and unexpected. Thank for sharing your I appreciate you and everyone who has shared. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, we do have a lot to be thankful for.

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