@janemc My platelet count was in the normal range with the Hydroxyurea, before I started the cranberry juice. I won't know where it is with the cranberry juice until I'm tested again on July 3rd.

I never said this would work for others. It may not. I'm simply sharing what I'm doing. I don't expect anyone to follow my lead on this, but, on the other hand, if it works for me, it may work for others, as well. It will be their decision to try it.

As for cardiac health, that's another thing cranberry juice is noted for.

Hydroxyurea has only one function: to keep platelet count stable. It does nothing to the underlying CALR Exon 9 mutation (in my case) and I doubt it can keep one's bone marrow from progressing to leukemia, either. In fact, I have read, right here on Mayo Clinic Connect, that, despite the Hydroxyurea, people have progressed to leukemia.