Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Simply put, this isn't a very nice procedure, but a necessary one. It is a little easier on the young with softer bones, but not fun. It is much harder for adults .. up to the time when bones age and may get soft again. My daughter has been through it multiple times. A great deal depends upon the skill of the person doing the draw. It may also depend upon the sedation used. In our case, no sedation was used. A first stick was made down to the bone to inject pain reduction medicine. Then the intent was to follow down essentially the same path with a big needle that could be used to penetrate the bone and draw in some bone marrow. I've been there as has my wife helping hold our daughter still through the procedure. It is NECESSARY, so don't be scared away. The alternate is far worse. Myleodisplastic syndrome may or may not need treatment. I have a young adult friend with down syndrome who has had that for years. It is not uncommon in young people with ds, but often goes away .. but it sometimes is a pre-cursor to leukemia. Your oncologist will have to handle Isaac's case as an individual. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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