Many of us have gotten the ET diagnosis with almost no explanation or guidance.

It IS very scary! And it takes some work to get a good understanding of our very rare condition.

But you are not alone.

Please understand that our ET is a chronic cancer, not an acute cancer such as lung cancer. There's no cure (yet!) but there's helpful treatment.

Your low-dose aspirin is already protecting your cardiovascular systems.

Another helpful option to explore with your hematologist is hydroxyurea (HU) capsules to lower your platelet levels.

May your biopsy go well. You've found friends here, and we're all rooting for you.