Bob Evans wrote:
>
> Recently my wife was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia. The
> physician (Hematologist) who diganosed her gave me some reason for
> concern: She was diagnosed with a very high platelet count, 700,000 to
> 900,000, on 3 separate occasions. The doctor stated that he couldn't be
> sure whether or not it was essential thrombocythemia or myloid lukemia
> unless he performed a bone marrow biopsy. For some reason, he was unable
> to draw bone marrow from my wife during the biopsy. He said that he had
> a really hard time during the procedure. He further stated that since he
> was unable to draw the bone marrow that he really didn't need it anyway
> and that my wife had essential thrombocythemia based on previous
> observations (spleen & liver scans).
>
> He further went on to say that no treatment was necessary at this time
> since she wasn't having any real symptoms.
>
> I appreciate any guidance you can give me.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Bob Evans
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Dear Bob,
As a cancer survivor, I can only stress the importance of getting a
second and maybe even third opinion...CANCER WILL NOT WAIT! I know that
you may not wish to have your wife endure another bone marrow biopsey.
It would be better to know for certain what you are up against. You
should see a medical oncologist, one specializing in cancer.
A few good sites to visit on the web are:
The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
http://www.nci.nih.gov
The NCI Cancer Information web
http://rex.nci.nih.gov
You can also contact the NCI at 1-800-4CANCER. They will give you
information on the latest clinical trials and mail you both general and
specific information.
Cancer Notes On The Web
http://www.cancernews.com
Medicine On Line
http://www.meds.com
NCCS Guide to Cancer Resources
http://www.access.digex.net/~inkragen/non-java.html
Two excellent hospitals for cancer are:
M D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas
http://www.mdanderson.org
Memorial; Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
http://www.mskcc.org
As a care giver to your wife it is very important to keep an optimistic
outlook. You and your wife must look positively to the futue with hope
and faith. Cancer is no longer a dreaded word...it can be beaten. I'm
living proof of that!
Please gather the information that you need and know that you will always
find advice, support and encouragement from the people on this website.
God Bless you both and Happy Thanksgiving.
John Lehner
lehnerj@ix.netcom.com
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