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Ellie F · 07-31-2011, 04:28 AM

Lani- firstly it's often only when ppl continue to get on their soapbox and shout loud that real change occurs so keep on going!

Secondly I am really interested in this bone marrow issue but not sure what sense to make of it. Is it thought that if you test bone marrow aspirate and it is clear of cancer cells then the treatment (whatever that may have been) has eradicated them so the chance of recurrence is low?
If this is the case does that mean that any metastatic cells that have 'lodged' in other areas of the body don't get the stimulus to grow?

Thanks Ellie

07-31-2011, 04:28 AM	#6
Ellie F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,526	Re: IT TURNS OUT not all hi dose chemo/stem cell transplants were in vain-Stanfordres Lani- firstly it's often only when ppl continue to get on their soapbox and shout loud that real change occurs so keep on going! Secondly I am really interested in this bone marrow issue but not sure what sense to make of it. Is it thought that if you test bone marrow aspirate and it is clear of cancer cells then the treatment (whatever that may have been) has eradicated them so the chance of recurrence is low? If this is the case does that mean that any metastatic cells that have 'lodged' in other areas of the body don't get the stimulus to grow? Thanks Ellie