CancerCompass message board discussion started by PAMS1 on 8/6/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,15043,0.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I have been diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytosis.  I am still in the whirlwind of the diagnosis and would like to speak with someone that is also in the journey. PAMS1 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 8/6/2007 PAMS1 wrote:I have been diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytosis.  I am still in the whirlwind of the diagnosis and would like to speak with someone that is also in the journey.Hi Pam..I too am on a journey but not sure to where yet.  I am scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy this thursday.  I am 57, diabetic, have had mini-strokes and splenic vein thrombosis.  To say the least I'm a bit terrified and trying desperately not to become depressed.  My doctor seems to think I may have Essential Thrombocytosis as my platelets are running amuck.  Please keep in touch..maybe we can shower each other with humor!! Deb  Kassanna Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT