Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is essential thrombocythemia a type of blood cancer?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
High Platelet count: Essential thrombocythemia is a hyperproliferative disorder characterized by elevated platelet counts. The problem is due to abnormal signalling in a "stem cell" leading to uncontrolled proliferation of platelets. Technically it is now considered a neoplasm but with a benign behavior for the most part. About 3-4% of cases transform into an acute leukemia towards the latter stages of its course.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.8k views
Sort of: It is an abnormal state and is similar to blood cancer.
Answered 3/8/2019
5.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could someone with essential thrombocythemia (i.E. Too many platelets) donate platelets to a blood bank?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm a 34-year old with essential thrombocythemia. Since I am still low risk for blood clots, what are natural ways to lower my platelet count?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My blood work suggests "moderate thrombocytosis". Is this something to be concerned about?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi. Thrombocytosis and luekocytosis together, tired and weak. Blood work has been up and down, never wnl. On iron. Really want to feel better. Help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm anemic, with mild thrombocytosis and rouleaux formation . Is this dangerous ? My blood test also came with suspicion with thalesemian blood trait
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Help please! is essential thrombocytosis a blood cancer?
Is essential thrombocythemia a form of blood cancer? Please advise!
Is it true that essential thrombocythemia is a form of blood cancer?
Is essential thrombocythemia a form of cancer?
Could you with essential thrombocythemia (i.E. Too many platelets) donate platelets to a blood bank?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
