Bone marrow biopsy and/or blood tests for MGUS

Posted by pmm @pmm, May 10 2:46pm

Somebody was talking about some new blood test that would eliminate the need for bone marrow biopsy to definitively dx MGUS. I think this is interesting. Any of you bypassing the BMB in favor of these blood tests?
https://www.targetedonc.com/view/new-blood-tests-reduce-need-for-bone-marrow-biopsy-in-multiple-myeloma

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raye | @raye | May 11 10:55am

Re: BMB, I’ve had IgM kappa MGUS for eight years and seen five hematologists in search of one I liked. Found him, love him!
Only one suggested a BMB, but not the one I kept. A physician friend had a BMB. He said it was painful and he wished he had had anesthesia. Good luck!

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 11 11:14am

In reply to @raye "Re: BMB, I’ve had IgM kappa MGUS for eight years and seen five hematologists in search..." + (show)

@raye Not all bone marrow biopsies are uncomfortable. My first one was, but the last three have been no issue. My current oncologist has done those three, with no ativan nor anesthesia, and no big pain issue afterwards. In fact, I drove 2 hours home after each one of them! Personally, I think it depends on the technique and the person doing it!
Ginger