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How long does it take for the hole in the bone to heal up after a bone marrow biopsy
A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldsteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 31 years experience
Months: The small hole in the bone left by a bone marrow biopsy will heal over a period of a few months. However the size and location of the bone defect wil... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Dugananswered
Specializes in Hematology
Typically: 2 to 3 working days. A rapid preliminary result can be available in hours with a concern for acute leukemia. If a reference lab is used it can take 7-... Read More
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Michael Dugananswered
Specializes in Hematology
Typically: 2 to 3 working days. A rapid preliminary result can be available in hours with a concern for acute leukemia. If a reference lab is used it can take 7-... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldsteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 31 years experience
Less than 1 week: The general results from a bone marrow biopsy are usually available in less than 1 week. This will depend on the lab/pathologists reviewing the bone ... Read More
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Depends: It depends on the expected diagnosis. A metastatic tumor may be detected in three days or so. Workup of a hematologic disorder often requires multip... Read More
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old member asked:

Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 50 years experience
Talk to your Doctor: This procedure is under the control of the doctor how perform it.Follow his instruction.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Paul Cohenanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Short term: Should be no more than a few days; and that is on the longer side of the estimate.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
A few weeks usually: Normally- you may feel some tenderness for a week or more after your bone marrow exam. Ask your doctor about taking a pain reliever, such as Acetamino... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Thompsonanswered
Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
Depends / 1 week: It depends. If the bone marrow is "packed" with cancer cells it may be obvious on an initial review by a hematologist and/or hematopathologist. Howev... Read More
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 44 years experience
Not long: See my previous answer. Usually a day or so unless there were complications. If longer than a couple of day, i would call the doctor and discuss. T... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Not likely: The site of biopsy will be sore for a day or two, but you should be able to return to work the day after. More important for your ability to work may ... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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