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Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: May 31 1:16pm | Replies (410)Comment receiving replies
I was recently diagnosed with ET... through blood work and a bone marrow biopsy. I am 71 years old and have no symptoms to speak of. The doctor initially prescribed a low dose aspirin, but when a follow up blood test indicated a rise in platelet count, he put me on a daily dosage of 500 mg of hydroxyurea. It has been about 2 weeks, but so far, no side effects.
I feel communicating with others who have been diagnosed with ET is very helpful.
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I have it. I was diagnosed in February. I am on ET. 69 years old. My doctor prescribed HU, I had mild symptoms of the disease that the spring did not address so I went on cytoreduction. I had mild side effects from HU and it has worked fairly fast to bring my platelets down. At the moment I feel very good. Better than before cytoreduction therapy.
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Every aspirin helps your blood flow smoothly, every hydroxyurea helps restore balance in your blood marrow.
Keep up the good work!