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...

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...

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...

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?