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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 am interested in connecting with others with this illness. I was diagnosed this summer with ET and have been to see two hematologists here...