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Originally Posted by Chris Guerra
My husband Tony has MDS (RARS). Tony has had MDS for 7 years and now it is time for another bone marrow biopsy. Tony is a patient at Stanford Cancer Ctr. would like to have the biopsy done under conscious sedation, Stanford is not able to provide this. Does anyone know any place in the bay area that uses conscious sedation for BMBs.
Thank you,
Chris Guerra
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As far as BMB pain. I have had several BMBs since my diagnosis in 1999. I have them every few months. I have previously had them with different doctors. I know everyone's pain tolerence is different but so is every doctor's BMB techniques. I truely believe that it can be done with minimal discomfort. Fortuneately for me, my doctor has this ability and good technique. Lanocaine is used prior and the only pain I feel is the first injection of the lanociane. Then the rest is mainly pressure. Afterwards there is some discomfort that usually Tylenol takes care of. Hopefully you can find the right doctor who can do this procedure.
Neece