Since being diagnosed with ET I have learn much about the ways and methods of the medical industry. True, in the US things are a bit different in the way things are handled in comparison to other countries but the simple facts still remain:

*We are all adults and in charge of our lives.
*We have the right and responsiblity to make our own choices.
*We have to be dilligent in learning all we can about this condition so we will feel comfortable with our choices.


It seems ALL the doctors I have experianced in recent years have assumed the postion of giving facts and informatin but not advice or even showing concern about our choices. The days for care and concern no longer exist. Now they have to watch everything they say and do as to not get sued.
Your doctors are right; the decision is yours and he/she wont take responsibility for it. They make that perfectly clear.
Frustrating? Yes, Scarry? You bet, None the less its our choice in the end.

I personally was not given a choice on taking the drug as my counts were way too high upon discovery of ET. (1.6 mil) Being new and unfamiliar with the condition I did what they told me when first diagnosed. Now Im stuck.... But am I? Its my choice. I just want to see the data to prove the stories. ;) ( See my other post) My doc is little help as well. Truely I wonder if they really know????

Good luck with your decision.