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Essential Thrombocythemia (ET): foods, diet, nutrition?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Feb 10 11:50am | Replies (105)
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@jola13

Hi there
I'm Jola 67 I have just been diagnosed with ET JAK2 have just started on 75mg Aspirin and 500mg. HU daily, started yesterday with th HU. Have had chronic Thromobocytosis for 5 years. Platelets 853. Had 2 Biopsies in May hated them! I love the sun have been told to avoid between 11 - 3pm, then use factor 50. I forget to drink water but have set alarms. I wish you all the best

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ontheverge | @ontheverge | Jun 30, 2023

I've taken HU 500mg daily for three months. No one mentioned avoiding sun. I don't use sunscreens (not opposed just allergic to every one I've tried) and am in the sun regularly, hiking and gardening for hours. I have not notice any symptoms of sun sensitivity.

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