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@janemc I was diagnosed in 1993 with ET. At the time it was designated a “disorder”. Not sure what year it became classified a “cancer.” I never had symptoms until I progressed to MF one year ago. Took HU for approximately 3 years. Counts stable and decided to take myself off that drug when my doctor retired. For some reason, I remained stable and healthy—-maybe it was a mental thing! Perfectly healthy until 2025.

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I'm so glad you're doing well!!!

@rivieramaya2009 glad you’re doing well after taking yourself off. I’m 76 and have been on Hydrea 500 mg every other day for a year. My platelets are down 200,000 points.