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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support
I was recently diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia, a rare incurable blood cancer. Platelet count aside, I am asymptotic. This current condition morphed from (constitutional) thrombcytosis,...
Last active: 2 hours ago
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Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?
I’m confused because I think Hydroxyurea is a chemo drug. Can someone clarify this for me?
Last active: Aug 17 4:15am
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Anyone with Essential Thrombocythemia & Sjogrens or autoimmune?
I developed Sjogrens's a couple of years after being diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia. Anyone else experience the same?Go fight, my warrior friends
Last active: May 7 4:01pm
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Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions
I have ET and was diagnosed 2 years ago. I am 50 Years old and my latest platelet count was 1,183,000. I only take a...
Last active: May 31 1:16pm
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Essential thrombocythemia: Interested in connecting with others
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...
Last active: Sep 25, 2025
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Does Essential Thrombocythemia cause hip pain?
Does Essential Thrombocythemia cause hip pain? My hips have been hurting for days.
Last active: Feb 8, 2024
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Prefibrotic Myelofibrosis: Diagnosis Favors Essential Thrombocythemia
Does anyone on this site have pre-fibrotic pm or know where I can get some good information. I am still a week away from a...
Last active: Aug 13, 2025
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Anyone diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) with CALR?
I felt confused and freaked out after the diagnosis. It seemed no one knew much about ET. I didn't know that hydroxyurea was chemo in...
Last active: Apr 28 4:48am
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Side effects w/ Zepbound and Hydroxyurea? Dx Essential thrombocythemia
I have round the clock burping, mild nausea, insomnia. Started HU Nov 2025. I have been on Zepbound since summer 2025. But now experience sour,...
Last active: May 25 8:12am