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Ive had elevated monocytes for the last 3 months. ive went to a hematologist and she told me to not be concerned unless i experience symptoms. i wanted to ask if i should push for a bone marrow biopsy to rule out malignancy as thats my main concer?

Q: ive had elevated monocytes for the last 3 months. ive went to a hematologist and she told me to not be concerned unless i experience symptoms. i wanted to ask if i should push for a bone marrow biopsy to rule out malignancy as thats my main concer?

: The best person to decide what tests you need is the hematologist that knows your full history and findings. Making a few vague statements online does not provide anyone with adequate information to change that fact. Share your worries with your doc, or get a second opinion.

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The best person to decide what tests you need is the hematologist that knows your full history and findings. Making a few vague statements online does not provide anyone with adequate information to change that fact. Share your worries with your doc, or get a second opinion.

Answered 9/14/2023

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A member asked:

Ive had elevated monocytes for the last 3 months. ive went to a hematologist and she told me to not be concerned unless i experience symptoms. i wanted to ask if i should push for a bone marrow biopsy to rule out malignancy as thats my main concer?

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