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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

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@tokyolin

My Primary Care Physician also told me that ET is not "technically" cancer. My oncologist told me that this cancer will not take me, but that I am at high risk for a stroke because of my age.
Yes, I agree that it's frustrating, but I take my HU 500 mg. every day and try to get on with my life. I find that exercise helps.

Linda

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dkmitchell | @dkmitchell | Oct 14, 2023

Thank you for your reply. I take HU 500 mg. every day too. Thank you regarding exercise is helpful. I was told the same regarding a stroke. Knowing that this cancer will not take us is encouraging. My brother also has ET and we are in our early 70s.

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