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What to expect
My 20-something daughter was referred to a hematologist after finding low counts (red/white/platelets) in a routine visit about a year ago. Over the last year she has had 2 bone marrow biopsies with no diagnosis except "leaning toward aplastic anemia but not really" told to me by the dr. on the phone - we live in different states. He says a definitive diagnosis isn't possible because there aren't enough cells but that she should come in to discuss the situation. I'm going with her for support and with a medical background (pharmacist). She has no symptoms currently except the low counts. My question is this: Is it reasonable to ask for access to test results (lots of bloodwork and 2 bone marrow biopsies) from the last year? Any other suggestions or ideas would be very welcome, too. This is a whole new thing for us.
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