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High platelet count: What does this mean?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Feb 11, 2023 | Replies (95)Comment receiving replies
I had a platelet count of 847,000 a d was told I had ET and was told to take a 81mg tablet. I thought this Hemotologist is an idiot and went to Sloan. They performed a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy along with a molecular panel. The results indicated JAK2 and SRSF2 gene mutations. The final diagnosis is MDS/MPN overlap with Thrombocytosis and MF. The 81mg aspirin doesn't work in my humble opinion. Get the tests done by a cancer center.
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My ET diagnosis was initially determined at GWUniversity Cancer Center and Sloan Kettering. Advice for me included multiple bloodwork a few times a year and taking a daily 81mg aspirin, serving as a blood thinner. Taking only a 1 81mg aspirin is fantastic! I feel extremely fortunate to only needing this single dose, as are many fellow ET patients.
Clearly, not every treatment plan works for everybody. As you commit to learning more information about ET, you would have a greater understanding of customized treatment plans. Your genetic concerns that compound a diagnosis of ET is different for1/2 of patients with ET. I’ve been fortunate . Lucky for you that your medical team is treating you with a treatment plan that addresses your diagnosis. Good luck!
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Thank you.