Can blood testing replace bone marrow testing for multiple myeloma?

In this week’s video, Dr. Durie discusses how bone marrow testing is currently used and if there is a potential for blood testing to eventually replace bone marrow testing for multiple myeloma.

The BOTTOM LINE:
Bone marrow testing is essential at initial diagnosis and for close monitoring during treatment. However, precise blood testing will become a reality for on-going disease measurement in the near future.

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