Bone marrow biopsy, diagnosed with CMML

Had a bone marrow biopsy. Recieved results FIVE WEEKS LATER. Solid part of test failed because not enough material taken. I thought at first that no news was good news. Now I have been diagnosed with CMML and have to have another bone marrow biopsy on 6th of June because of the previous failure. Pity they didn't realise the partial failure of the first biopsy and arranged another one earlier. Surely 5 weeks is a long time to examine results. Plus why diagnose until you have all the test results?

  • I'm sorry your first bone marrow biopsy wasn't successful Uncle and that another one needs to be done.

    This must be very frustrating but I'm glad to see there's just one week left to go. I'll have my fingers crossed all goes well next Tuesday and you will be able to get more information from these results.

    Hopefully some of our members who have encountered similar problems during their diagnosis will be along soon to offer their support and advice but if you'd like to discuss any of this further with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator