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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support
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@taisaint, I would start by asking your hematologist for a referral to a dietitian. You may also consider an oncology dietitian. I'm also tagging @muradangie who may have further suggestions.
See this article from Mayo Clinic's Cancer Education Center
- How a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Can Help During and After Cancer Treatment https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-can-a-registered-dietitian-nutritionist-help-during-and-after-cancer-treatment/
Most medical centers have specialized dietitians. If you're a patient at Mayo Clinic, you can ask your team for a referral through the patient portal.
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@taisaint and @colleenyoung, asking for a referral to a dietitian is important to reduce your risk of clots and stroke. Some dietitians have additional training to become board certified as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). It might also be good to see if the dietitian consult is covered by your insurance if you have a referral from your hematologist.