Thankyou again, really appreciate your help.
Yes, sure it will! All the best!
Thank you very much for that info.
I believe though that she's not getting sedation, which is what she would like, they wont do that for her here in Sydney, Australia.
Hope it's not too painful for her, they did say she can have gas if she wishes. Do you think this will help her not feel the pain and settle her nerves?
Thank you again
xx
Hi!
During bone marrow biopsy, under sedation and local anesthesia, a long needle is inserted into the hip bone and some of the marrow inside the hip bone sucked in. This marrow is then tested to find the cause of any blood disorder. Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors are myelosuppressive drugs or they are drugs which suppress the bone marrow. This treatment is reserved for patients who do not respond to conventional therapy, as in your mother’s case.
This treatment is high risk because it can lead to suppression of white blood cells and platelets. However, given judiciously, it can improve the quality of life in your mother’s case. Please discuss in detail with the treating doctor. This will also help your mother overcome her fears. Wish her all the best! Take care!