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Is A Bone Marrow Biopsy Necessary If A Blood Flow Cytometry Test Shows No Results?
My oncologist is still thinks I may have CLL. My lymphocytes have gone down from 10.8 to 7.3 in 1 days. Then they went down to 4.08. My AST went from 188 to 164 in 1 day. Then they went down to 41. My ALT went from 357 to 330 in one day. Then they went down to 136. The oncologist wants to do a bone marrow biopsy because my liver enzymes are still high, even though they are trending down. I did have an enlarged spleen too. I am confused.ðŸ˜
That is confusing for sure. Maybe express your concern to your oncologist? Also consider a second opinion?
This is the reply I got from my oncologist. Which by the way, I already have an appointment next week with her.
A bone marrow biopsy can be necessary if a blood flow cytometry test shows no results. Bone marrow tests, including biopsies and aspirations, provide vital insights into the nature and extent of leukemia that blood tests alone might not reveal. These tests can help diagnose blood cancer, identify the type of leukemia, and Show Full Answer
Hello, I Would Like To Know If All People Diagnosed With CLL Are Diagnosed Based On The Results Of A Bone Marrow Biopsy Or If In Some Cases
Can Your Doctor Diagnose What Type Luekemia You Have From A Few Serum Free Light Chain Test ,and Lots Cbc S ?
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