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Need help newly diagnosed with a high platelet count and the JAK2 gene

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Sep 29 9:06am | Replies (28)
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@et1055

I am from Canada, so the Cancer Clinic dispenses the drugs. They gave me a six month supply on my first visit, so the container is quite large. I’m just trying to figure out a way of taking them without having to touch them.🫤

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Sep 29 9:06am

Hi @et1055, there are easy ways to take the Hydroxyurea capsule without touching it. By the way, if you do touch the capsule, just make sure to wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. It’s not going harm you from a brief exposure. It’s to prevent any trace of chemotherapy medication from being where it shouldn’t…

That being said, you don’t have to live in fear of dispensing the pill. Simply slip one out of the bottle into a paper cup, or one of those little plastic dosage cups that come with cough medicine, or a juice glass or what have you. Then just ‘pour’ the pill into your mouth and take the water to wash it down. Make sure to drink a good 8 ounces of water afterwards and plenty throughout the day. It helps to keep hydrated and to flush toxins from the body.

I hope these suggestions are helpful for you. Let me know, ok?

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