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What Is The Chance Of ET Mutating To Another Form Like AML?

I am 66 yrs old guy suffering from ET for past 18 yrs; on Hydrea 2x 500gm daily; stable with monthly platelet count of around 500; all other parameters normal with no adverse S & Symptom of any kind. I run for exercises almost everyday; I don't like the idea of taking drugs throughout my life; what is the chance of my disease mutating to another form like AML & will stem transplant a good idea?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have essential thrombocythemia. It is a chronic myeloproliferative disease. It ultimately ends with acute leukemia. However duration depends on many factors. You should not stop the medicine. Stem cekl transplantation is a treatment option. But results are variable with many failure. So you should think about that also. But Don't stop medicine.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Is The Chance Of ET Mutating To Another Form Like AML?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have essential thrombocythemia. It is a chronic myeloproliferative disease. It ultimately ends with acute leukemia. However duration depends on many factors. You should not stop the medicine. Stem cekl transplantation is a treatment option. But results are variable with many failure. So you should think about that also. But Don t stop medicine. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.