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Does a bone marrow biopsy cause pain?
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Yes: A bone marrow biopsy unfortunately can be a painful procedure. It is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks, however.
Answered 3/1/2019
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Yes: It's going to hurt, badly but not for long, even with local anesthesia.
Answered 1/5/2019
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