I have a question about ET.

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I have a question about ET.

by Terrilynn on Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:00 AM

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Does anyone know if ET is a form of Leukemia. I was just wondering. Thanks . Terri

RE: I have a question about ET.

by Oncrx on Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:00 AM

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you may see some people classify all the MPD's (ET is one) as a form of leukemia.  Technically ET is a myeloproliferative disorder.   "myelo" is the Greek word for marrow.  "proliferative" means growing and "disorder" means an abnormal function.  So MPD is the improper function of the bone marrow.  Technically it is not cancer at all.

 

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