Hi @jbcl. Because blood conditions, blood cancers and bone marrow disorders can develop very slowly, often without symptoms initially, it’s not surprising that so many are discovered with routine bloodwork associated with annual physicals. Over the course of a few years doctors and patients may notice an upward or downward trend in certain blood numbers. That’s frequently the first clue, the trending numbers. Occasionally, there will be an all-out ‘shock and awe’ situation like I had where blood work, just 6 months prior, showed no hint as to the bomb about to drop a few months later.

Your news of the hydroxyurea reducing your platelet numbers is very encouraging. That’s the goal…to keep your body from overproducing platelets and the aspirin will help to prevent potential complications of blood clots. All with no side effects is a win/win! With that news in your back pocket it’s easy to just get on with life! ☺️
How often do you have labs taken at this time?