Bone Biopsy-PHOTO& THANKS TO ALL &RESULTS 4/18

Well Stefan had the Bone Biopsy done today.

After initial check up of temperature and blood pressure and blood work this is what Stefan looks like in the office visit.
Having his finger poked is minute, compared to the pain that I think he experiences in the biopsy procedure.
This is the amount of culture and slides they took smeares of to see the bone marrow. The Dr. recovered a piece of bone marrow at least one and 1/2 centimeters.
After having his "back side" numbed Dr. Frankfurt inserts a hollow needle to get a piece of the bone marrow after going thru the hipbone. She will call later in the day with the results from the biopsy and the lab results.

For now she is pretty sure that the Leukemia is under control and that Stefan is in REMISSION. Finally got a picture of Dr. Olga Frankfurt.

Stefan's discomfort level is very high and tolerable. The Dr. kept asking "Do you feel any sharp pain?" and of course Stefan's answer as always "No, I don't and if I did it is not THAT painful Having seen what Stefan has gone through, I personally really think he is a very brave and strong person for going through this all. I would have crumbled a long time ago. His mother, Babcia Hela keeps telling me that he is like a tiger fighting going through all this.

ONCE AGAIN I Thank each and every one of you for all your prayers and keeping us in your thoughts often. Knowing that this is what has kept Stefan strong and seeing the end of this ordeal for US.
YOUR cards and calls and talks to us has helped tremendously. We must all remember that this is what family and friends are for, for taking care of each other in good times and bad.
LOVE AND HUGS TO ALL.
P.S. Next visit in a month May 16. Lab works only.
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RESULTS Dr. Olga Frankfurt said they were fine. He is in remission. His blood work was also fine, counts are where they are supposed to be at this time for him.