Guest guest Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Dear Sharon, Here is some information as to why you should receive a BMA. " Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy: Since all blood cells ultimately originate in the bone marrow, AN EXAMINATION OF THE BONE MARROW CONSISTING OF A BONE MARROW ASPIRATE AND BIOPSY, PROVIDES USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF LEUKEMIA. Bone marrow aspirates and biopsies are typically performed on the hip bone with the patient laying face down. Patients are given an anesthetic under the skin to numb the area of the biopsy. The physician places a needle through the skin into the middle of the bone, typically a hip bone, and draws out a small amount of marrow (aspiration). This is followed by a biopsy, during which time the physician removes a small amount of bone as well as bone marrow from the same place the aspirate was drawn. Patients typically feel pressure and minimal pain from the procedure. The collected cells and the bone marrow biopsy are viewed under a microscope and special tests are performed to distinguish which type of blood cell is cancerous and the aggressiveness of the cancer. " Go here for the entire article. You may want to show this to your doctor who doesn't think it is necessary. http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/CancerTreatment_Leukemia.aspx?LinkId=53935 Blessings, Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 That is excellent news, Lottie!!! I hope you and Jimmy are celebrating! BIG HUGS and love, Genie > > My last BMA result has finally arrived. April's BMA had regressed back to 100% from 65% from January's. This one has progressed and is now 50%. Out of 20 metaphases, 10 were normal diploids. Ten more to go, Zavie. I want a nice even number. It may not seem like much, but to me it's a positive sign after 12 years. Never give up. > > Blessings and thanks for all your encouragement, > Lottie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi Lottie, Great news, I alwyas knew you were a trooper.... Love, Don > > My last BMA result has finally arrived. April's BMA had regressed back to 100% from 65% from January's. This one has progressed and is now 50%. Out of 20 metaphases, 10 were normal diploids. Ten more to go, Zavie. I want a nice even number. It may not seem like much, but to me it's a positive sign after 12 years. Never give up. > > Blessings and thanks for all your encouragement, > Lottie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi Lottie, Great news, I alwyas knew you were a trooper.... Love, Don > > My last BMA result has finally arrived. April's BMA had regressed back to 100% from 65% from January's. This one has progressed and is now 50%. Out of 20 metaphases, 10 were normal diploids. Ten more to go, Zavie. I want a nice even number. It may not seem like much, but to me it's a positive sign after 12 years. Never give up. > > Blessings and thanks for all your encouragement, > Lottie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Whooo Hoooo Lottie. That's fantastic! Tracey -- In , " Lottie Duthu " <lotajam@...> wrote: > > My last BMA result has finally arrived. April's BMA had regressed back to 100% from 65% from January's. This one has progressed and is now 50%. Out of 20 metaphases, 10 were normal diploids. Ten more to go, Zavie. I want a nice even number. It may not seem like much, but to me it's a positive sign after 12 years. Never give up. > > Blessings and thanks for all your encouragement, > Lottie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Dear Lottie, Way to go, this is great news! You are 50 points away from becoming a complete zero! Who would have thought that becoming a zero would now become the highlight of our lives. Just to refresh, this progress has been achieved on SKI-606, correct? How have your side effects been on this drug so far? God bless you and your family. Love, > > My last BMA result has finally arrived. April's BMA had regressed back to 100% from 65% from January's. This one has progressed and is now 50%. Out of 20 metaphases, 10 were normal diploids. Ten more to go, Zavie. I want a nice even number. It may not seem like much, but to me it's a positive sign after 12 years. Never give up. > > Blessings and thanks for all your encouragement, > Lottie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Oh Lottie! This brought tears to my eyes!!! I have not forgotten that trip to see you when you get your Zavie Zero number......... Seems like we should plan it. This is absolutely great news - you really made my day. Cant stop smiling Love and a reeeeaaaalllly big hug Annie 's mom http://livingwithcml.blogspot.com > > My last BMA result has finally arrived. April's BMA had regressed back to 100% from 65% from January's. This one has progressed and is now 50%. Out of 20 metaphases, 10 were normal diploids. Ten more to go, Zavie. I want a nice even number. It may not seem like much, but to me it's a positive sign after 12 years. Never give up. > > Blessings and thanks for all your encouragement, > Lottie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Lottie, I don't know alot of this jargon. My Granny is told (so far), when she has her bone marrow biopsy done, that she is in remission. I know that is good, but I never know how excited to get because I consider that she is just in remission because of the Gleevec. When my mother had Breast Cancer, she had her surgery and then chemo and now she is in remission without any other medicine. It's all so confusing because I know that Granny still has CML yet she is in remission while on the medicine. [ ] BMA My last BMA result has finally arrived. April's BMA had regressed back to 100% from 65% from January's. This one has progressed and is now 50%. Out of 20 metaphases, 10 were normal diploids. Ten more to go, Zavie. I want a nice even number. It may not seem like much, but to me it's a positive sign after 12 years. Never give up. Blessings and thanks for all your encouragement, Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Good news, Lottie! Love, > > My last BMA result has finally arrived. April's BMA had regressed back to 100% from 65% from January's. This one has progressed and is now 50%. Out of 20 metaphases, 10 were normal diploids. Ten more to go, Zavie. I want a nice even number. It may not seem like much, but to me it's a positive sign after 12 years. Never give up. > > Blessings and thanks for all your encouragement, > Lottie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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