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Need help docs! my bone marrow biopsy showed 25% increased ring sideroblasts. is that a high amount and is that a bad sign that i'm in bone marrow failure?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

This is serious: This may be nothing more than a clone of cells that needs extra b6, or your being sensitive to some emdication your are taken, or it may be much more serious. This is a determination that your hematologist must make. You have a right to full disclosure about your health.

Answered 4/26/2014

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A member asked:

Need help docs! my bone marrow biopsy showed 25% increased ring sideroblasts. is that a high amount and is that a bad sign that i'm in bone marrow failure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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