I've asked for a referral to a Centre of Excellence at Cardiff.
Any advice on what to expect and how I can get the most out of this appointment.
What type of tests do they do?
Will they do a bone marrow test?
What sort of questions should I ask?
Any help would be appreciated,
Many thanks,
Winnie
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Post by red » 13 Aug 2014 13:16
Red widow aged 70. MDS -20Q+t(1,9) diagnosed June 2013 on watch and wait. Lives in Somerset
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