Pardon my cynicism, but remember, doctors and hospitals are businesses!
They will often encourage unnecessary testing to increase revenue. I think I saw a bill of $10,000 for an in office, unsedated BMB! In the past, I have been a victim unnecessary testing, and it infuriated me when I realized it.
Bone marrow biopsies are a useful tool, but having had some that were innaccurate due to meds I was on at the time, is not the final answer on any given day.
I am at the point where having another BMB will not change my course of action/treatment, so why take the risk?
I agree with the others to wait until there are indicators that make a BMB necessary to determine treatment...
In the meantime, go to the movies instead!!!!
