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Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Dec 29, 2025 | Replies (150)Comment receiving replies
Besremi may not be a normal ET med, 2 docs (both mpn specialists at research institutions) have suggested it will be my next course of action. HU worked for a few years, now on Jakafi. Sometimes need to dig deep in the toolbox.
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My hematologist gave me the choice of HU or Besremi and after we discussed it we agreed I should go for the Besremi.
I have been on it for almost 9 months, still at the 'starter' dose of 100mcg. My blood tests are 100% normal and I have minimal side effects (dry mouth, occasional fatigue a day or two after my injection and some sleeplessness).
I am very grateful it is available to me.