Post-Bulletin: Mayo Clinic Q&A: A high platelet count does not automatically mean cancer Mayo Clinic Q&A: A high platelet count does not automatically mean cancer However, many are diagnosed just because their routine blood test shows a high platelet level. The goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms, if any, and to prevent complications. Hydroxyurea ...

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A routine blood test may pack a bigger punch than previously suspected, suggests a recent analysis of over 3 million Canadian patient records. A finding of thrombocytosis (platelet count >450 x 10 9 ... The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to bomedemstat (IMG-7289; Imago BioSciences) for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia, a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by high platelet ... DEAR DR.

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ROACH: I was interested in your column on essential thrombocytosis, as my husband had the same problem for about eight years until his death from heart failure (at age 90). His platelets had ... Yahoo: What's Up Doc? My platelets were slightly elevated on a blood test. What can cause this?

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Q: My platelets were slightly elevated on my blood test. What can cause this? A: Platelets are part of how our body forms clots to stop bleeding. They are produced in the bone marrow by cells called ...