[Bill Corbin]

I have had three BMB procedures. The first was in January 2021; the one that confirmed my MDS diagnosis was in Nov 2021. After five cycles of Vidaza injections I had my third BMB in Apr 2022. All three we performed by my Oncologist with lidocaine to anesthetize the soft tissue. The bone penetration and collection of fluid and bone marrow were done manually, using some kind of heavy needle like awl. She used a lot of pressure while using whatever the instrument was that penetrated the bone. Discomfort probably 3, definitely uncomfortable, but still tolerable.

[Bill Corbin]

I am a Vietnam Veteran also. I was diagnosed with MDS in November 2021. I applied to the VA for a disability based on a diagnosis of MDS after having served in Vietnam in 1971-72. My application was based on presumptive Agent Orange exposure. The VA denied my disability application because MDS is not a presumptive disease associated with Agent Orange. The VA informed me that they would reconsider if I could provide scientific proof that Agent Orange can cause MDS. Naturally I can not do that.

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