The Role of Bone Marrow Testing in Diagnosing Leukemia & Lymphoma

Bone Marrow, found inside the bones, is where blood is created. Bone Marrow Testing is a specialized procedure under a microscope to examine the condition of the bone marrow, primarily performed to accurately diagnose life-threatening cancers. Recognizing the critical nature of this test for definitive diagnosis, the 'Shasthoshongi' section presents an expert discussion with Dr. Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh, Senior Consultant & Coordinator of the Hematology and BMT Centre at Evercare Hospital Dhaka and Chattogram. Dr. Saleh, an authority in malignant haematology with experience from the world-renowned King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre and having performed over 1,000 stem cell transplants, details the importance of Bone Marrow Testing in the comprehensive diagnosis and staging of diseases like Leukemia and Lymphoma. Watch this video to gain clear, patient-friendly insights into what the test involves and why it is essential for developing the most effective treatment plan for blood cancer.