Blood Cancers & Disorders Support Group

I was just diagnosed with ET. I am 61 years old. My platelet count is 640k right now.Doctor suggested I take a baby aspirin everyday...

Does anyone know if there is a link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and ET? Is one more prone to RA with a JAK2 mutation?

Hello, I am newly diagnosed (2 weeks) with Essential Thrombocythemia JAK2 and have been on 1000mg a day of Hydroxyurea for 2 weeks. I have...

Hi, I am newly dx with ET on HU. I also have type one diabetes and on an insulin pump. To manage type one I...

On routine annual labwork in December of 2022, platelets were elevated (over 600 X1000/UL). At referral appointment with a hematologist in January 2023, platelets were...

I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia in December 2022. My platelets have been kept under control with 500 mgs of Hydroxyurea 3 x a week....

I have been on HU for Essential Thrombocythemia since the first part of November with good results. My platelets have fallen from the mid 600s...

I was diagnosed with ET 2 1/2 years ago. I am on 500mg of Hydroxyuria a day and 1/2 a baby aspirin, and that keeps...

Hello. I am new to this group and looking to connect with fellow members who are dealing with MPD. I have Essential Thrombocythemia as well...

I have essential thrombocythemia. I use liquid coffee creamer that contains erythritol. Could this be increasing my platelet count?