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Most ET patients live a normal life span. My dad had it and lived to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525738/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Essential Thrombocytosis

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 13 7:05am

I have essential thrombocythemia (ET), too many platelets. All other counts were normal as of January,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826965/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis - what's your experience with Jakifi?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

Hi. I asked my hematologist/oncologist which stage I'm in for each cancer and the number of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284528/

Discussion: Jak 2 and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 30, 2019

You might be interested in the MPN Research Foundation site. It notes that women are 1.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047757/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

I was diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia in January, and have been taking hydroxyurea since then. Between...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729701/

Discussion: How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

Good morning, @sudutoo. I hope you have your reading glasses on! You have a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050553/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Thanks for your post. I am now 75 and found Essential Thrombocythemia as my first chronic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776264/

Discussion: High Platelets

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

Basically, all of your symptoms of anemia and the ET may related. You’re not getting the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808454/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) and viruses

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Hello @esperanzam, welcome to Connect. You may noticed I moved your discussion and combined it with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/203946/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 4, 2019

Welcome to Connect, @platlite7. This is a bit of a conundrum for you with the conflict...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096235/

Discussion: Type 1 diabetes and essential thrombocythemia: Anyone have both?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

Do you know if you have any acquired gene mutations that have caused you to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091461/

Discussion: I have ET a blood Cancer and I need advice.. Terry

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

Thanks for the info. I will be more diligent about my annual eye exam, as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080017/

Discussion: Is my treatment a bit aggressive?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Hi Lynne, I see @janemc's wise words about the lack of information. There are a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282117/

Discussion: Like to know more. Just told I have Triple Negative MPN.

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 14, 2025

Hi @mamsgirl1998 As @eloise999, mentioned, Aggrenox isn’t a substitute for hydroxyurea. It is a combination of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347018/

Discussion: Has anyone been switched from Hydrea to Aggrenox?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Hi @gajokos There are different levels of risk categories for patients with ET (essential thrombocythemia). It’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494704/

Discussion: Are there support groups for Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 31 7:55am

Hi @jola13 Headaches are so miserable and it sounds like you have a doozy. I looked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896933/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

@cec2 This reply you wrote to @birgitr about your ET (essential thrombocythemia) experience is outstanding on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494291/

Discussion: I have JAK2 ET and MPN: Anyone else have these symptoms?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 30 1:28pm

Hi @rch552320 Your mom was recently diagnosed with thrombocytosis which is an excess of platelets in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067044/

Discussion: 70 + year women with Thrombosis

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 13, 2024

ET, cancer or not? I realize doctors disagree. But be aware that if you are applying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048393/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Hi @kroolivera. You bring up a valid concern regarding your diagnosis and childbearing. As it just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/203942/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 3, 2018