Hi all 

thought I would introduce myself.  My name is Michelle (shell ) I was diagnosed with essential thrombocytopenia in 2007 at the time I was u aware of what it was due to other blood issues and mutations ( and my brothers passing from cancer ) mine will turn into cancer at the moment in on watch and wait due to my doctor tbh I'm not sure he understands my illness at all I have blood test every three months but my bloods are constntly up or down does anyone know what my white cells need to be show it is starting g to progress as just lately I  am constantly poorly no don't like it at all I'm use to being so active , so I'm glad I stumbled across this forum as it's hard to tell ya family how ya feel sis massive hi and thank you