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Remission?
I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) 10+ years ago. I have been on steadily decreasing amounts of hydroxyurea (HU) for that period. About 6 months ago my hematologist had me go completely off of HU and take a 325 mg aspirin every other day. Platelets have been steady in the 250 to 350 range.
I asked if there was such a thing as a "remission" from ET when I had a CBC this past Monday. He said that one explanation might be that the HU affected my marrow enough in those 10 years that it now produces fewer platelets than it used to.
Anyone have any experience with (or like) this?
Thanks
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