Blood Cancers & Disorders Support Group

Hello, I would like to know if there are any non-hormonal treatment options for a 52-year-old woman with essential thrombocythemia? It is so hard to...

Hi there. My husband has "pure" ET (which I'm assuming means it is from a genetic flaw, but I really don't know) and has been...

My wife, Pam had a follow-up appt on Friday, due to extreme weather and bad roads, it was rescheduled to afternoon. We repeatedly asked about...

I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia a few months ago, and I’m positive for JAK 2. So far, I have a “mild” case (platelets are...

At my last appointment with my haematologist 2 weeks ago, he gave me the choice of starting HU or Besremi injections every two weeks. After...

I have been reading posts and haven't seen any which address the relationship of ET and stroke. I have had TIAs and was hospitalized for...

What causes fainting, for those of us who have ET? I am concerned and am looking for clarification, in order to better understand what's behind...

Hello,Newly diagnosed with Jak2 ET. Started Hydrea and 81 mg aspirin. Very low iron levels.Has anyone come across a specific diet recommendation to accompany this...

I developed Sjogrens's a couple of years after being diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia. Anyone else experience the same?Go fight, my warrior friends

I’m confused because I think Hydroxyurea is a chemo drug. Can someone clarify this for me?