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Any advice for taking Hydroxyurea when you're sick?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jan 31 11:17am | Replies (16)
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@ksyren

I would also very much like an answer to this question since we are into the cold, flu, RSV and covid season. My oncologist says though my platelet count is finally down below 450, I'm not immunocompromised, but I didn't think to ask if I should take my HU if I did pick up a "bug."

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janemc | @janemc | Jan 24 6:23am

Congratulations on lowering your platelet count!!!

Ksyren, are you still taking HU?

When we have ET (or PV), HU helps us in lots of ways. But taking it does lower our immune response.

For those of us taking HU, precautions like mask-wearing in crowded places and frequent hand-sanitizing are very important to stay well.

May I suggest you put in a call to your oncologist, to learn what she or he thinks is best for you, should you catch a bug?

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