Deep Dive into Bone Marrow Biopsy for the Nonsecretory Community
A nonsecretory myeloma patient is bound to have more bone marrow biopsies during their disease course than their secretory counterparts. Because of this, we wanted to do a deep dive into the Bone Marrow Biopsy so that you can better understand what the test entails, ways to reduce pain, and most importantly, how to understand the results.
We will watch HealthTree University videos, and hear from a myeloma navigator who can help answer your questions about bone marrow biopsy results.
Resources
To submit your questions ahead of time (including copies of your recent bone marrow biopsy results that you may need help interpreting, click here: Bone Marrow Biopsy Questions
PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT QUESTIONS IF YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE HAS NONSECRETORY OR OLIGOSECRETORY MYELOMA.
In preparation for this event, you can watch the HealthTree University Bone Marrow Biopsy Unit ahead of time to prepare for this event: HTU Bone Marrow Biopsy UNIT
Vicki introduces the agenda of the event and our purpose today.
Watch educational videos with us to learn more about bone marrow biopsies.
Mariana and Andrea shares with us how to interpret bone marrow biopsy results. It can be difficult!
Ask your questions and we will do our best to answer them!
Vicki Jones
In the 20 years since her diagnosis Vicki has learned a lot about fighting myeloma. In her own words, "When I was diagnosed it felt like I was the only one in the world with this disease. After always having been a bit of a loner, suddenly I yearned for someone to talk to that understood what I was going through. Now I want to be that someone for other myeloma patients and caregivers". Vicki has been on just about every chemo regimen and has had a stem cell transplant. Every drug regimen has worked against her Myeloma but she has never been in complete remission. She recently became a nonsecretor and is learning to deal with this new diagnosis. "When I was diagnosed in 2004 it made me sad to think I would never know what it was like to grow old. Now when I look in the mirror and see all the wrinkles, I’m overjoyed!"
Mariana Castro
Mariana is an International Medical Graduate and a HealthTree Myeloma Navigator who assists myeloma patients in understanding important information from their clinical records and keeping track of them in CureHub. She advocates for promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle and actively engages in activities such as practicing yoga, instructing Pilates, and playing padel in her spare time. She also cherishes moments spent with her family and beloved dogs.
Andrea Robles
Andrea is an International Medical Graduate and a part of Healthtree’s patient navigator staff. She helps complete medical history and patient’s important information to help them track their disease. She’s a wife and mom of 4 who loves to read and watch movies.