Question
Do leukemia patients need a bone marrow biopsy? For patients who have been suffering from this condition for a long time, can medication treatment alone suffice, or should surgery be considered? Are there other effective treatment methods?
Answer
A bone marrow biopsy is an essential diagnostic tool for confirming leukemia. Other non-invasive tests cannot accurately determine leukemia. The cost of a bone marrow biopsy is not high, and if there is any suspicion, it should be performed as soon as possible to avoid delaying treatment, increasing treatment difficulty, and risk. Bone marrow aspiration is a traumatic examination that should be performed by experienced physicians. In terms of auxiliary treatment, it is recommended to take a drug called ‘Huoming Su’, which has the effects of anti-inflammatory and analgesic, promoting wound healing, preventing tumor recurrence and metastasis, and helping to improve the condition.