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@janemc

You must have so many questions! You might want to use the search bar at the top of this page to look for mentions of "triple negative ET" in the forum.

Below is what Google AI has to say:

Triple-negative essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a subtype of ET characterized by the absence of three common driver mutations:
JAK2 (Janus kinase 2) V617F, CALR (calreticulin) mutation, and MPL (MPL501L) mutation.
Prevalence:
Triple-negative ET is relatively rare, accounting for approximately 10-20% of ET cases.
Pathogenesis:
The exact cause of triple-negative ET is unknown. However, it is believed to be a clonal hematopoietic disorder, similar to other types of ET, but without the identifiable driver mutations.
Clinical Features:
Triple-negative ET patients typically present with:
Elevated platelet count, Often asymptomatic, and May have a lower risk of thrombosis compared to other ET subtypes.
Diagnosis:
The diagnosis of triple-negative ET is based on the following criteria:
Sustained platelet count above 450 x 10^9/L
Absence of JAK2, CALR, and MPL mutations
Exclusion of other hematological disorders
Prognosis:
Triple-negative ET is generally considered an indolent disease with a favorable prognosis. However, some patients may develop complications such as thrombosis or bleeding.
Treatment:
Treatment for triple-negative ET is typically individualized based on the patient's risk factors. Options may include:
Observation with regular monitoring
Low-dose aspirin to prevent thrombosis
Cytoreductive therapy (e.g., hydroxyurea) if there is an increased risk of thrombosis

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Hi @janmc, Thankyou for the information. Really helpful. Yes really hard to get information when what you have is not the norm. Take care Lynne 🙂