Fort Wayne, IN
A 49-year-old female asked:
How long can a patient take hydroxyurea for primary essential thrombocytosis?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christian Schultheisanswered
Hematology and Oncology 26 years experience
As long as it works: This medication has been studied for a long time. There has been no reported cases of secondary cancers directly related to hydrea (hydroxyurea). It just needs to be monitored, as you know. Hope this helps.
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