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September 20
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The timing of a bone marrow biopsy during Darzalex Faspro treatment for high-risk smoldering myeloma is a great question to raise directly with your care team, as it's very much an individualized decision.

That said, there are a few general things worth knowing:

- Darzalex can affect certain lab and blood tests, so timing Show Full Answer

The timing of a bone marrow biopsy during Darzalex Faspro treatment for high-risk smoldering myeloma is a great question to raise directly with your care team, as it's very much an individualized decision.

That said, there are a few general things worth knowing:

- Darzalex can affect certain lab and blood tests, so timing matters
- Your doctor will likely want baseline results before or early in treatment to compare against later biopsies
- Blood counts are monitored regularly during treatment, which can help guide when a biopsy makes the most sense

One important note — Darzalex can interfere with blood matching tests for up to six months after treatment ends, so your medical team needs to be aware of this when interpreting any test results. The best step is to ask your myeloma specialist directly about the ideal timing for a biopsy within your specific treatment schedule. They can factor in where you are in your Darzalex cycle (weekly, biweekly, or monthly phase) to get the most accurate and useful results.

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