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        			    October 15, 2007 - 9:31pm			  			

			
			
I usually frequent the "colon cancer" discussion group.  Now that I have been "cancer free" for almost a year now, my husband is facing a possible diagnosis of multiple myeloma.  He has his bone marrow biopsy on Wednesday.  I remember hearing people say that this is extremely painful.  Apparently, he will receive NO sedation.  Any thoughts out there?  Perhaps because of what I've been through, I'm scared for him.    Cheryl


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October 17, 2007 - 12:04pm

			
Re: Bone marrow biopsy
			
Hello crg123,


I am sorry to hear about your husband and hope his procedure went well. If you have additional questions about bone marrow biopsies, you can also visit the leukemia and lymphoma boards as those cancers also often require this procedure. 


You can also contact the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center at 1-800-227-2345 for information from Cancer Information Specialists 24 hours a day.


Take care and be well,


Dana

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January 8, 2009 - 7:33pm

			
Bone Marrow Biopsy
			
Hello, I have had 3 in the last 10 months. Actually what I find most painful are the initial couple of lidacane (spelling) that deaden the area. Feels like a hefty bee sting. The actual biopsy is more of a psychological battle for me...I work myself up to think it is going to be terrible and then it never is. When the aspiration is done there is a wierd and uncomfortable sensation. Not sure I would call it pain but you certainly know something is being done. I certainly don't look forward to them (have another to do in a little over a month) but I no longer totally freak out over having to have one. I try just to relax as much as possible...my doctor is very efficient and it is all over in just a very few minutes. Good luck I hope you have a "gee, it wasn't that bad" experience.



			
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