Oscar Wei, Living with Essential Thrombocythemia and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Continuing our MPN Hope Series Testimonials, we share the story of Oscar Wei, a patient diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) who has faced many challenges and valuable learnings along the way.

Oscar, originally from China, now lives in New York but has also spent part of his life in Latin America.

Oscar’s Journey and Reflections

Oscar was diagnosed in December after a routine blood test showed increasing platelet levels. At first he had no symptoms. Over time he began experiencing intense headaches, which led him to seek specialized medical care.

He decided to explore Traditional Chinese Medicine for one year. Today Oscar is participating in a clinical trial in New York. He leaves an important reflection for the community:

"Are we doing everything we can to take care of our health and improve our quality of life with MPN?"

Watch Part 1 | Introduction, diagnostic process and mutation | Support: https://vimeo.com/1104429362/1d85eb3769 

Watch Part 2 | Symptoms and treatments, benefits of traditional Chinese medicine, exercise and supplements | https://vimeo.com/1104429404/fa0d884b6b 

Watch Part 3 | Introduction to the clinical trial | https://vimeo.com/1104429463/f3d1fcf5cd 

Watch Part 4 | Family and friends, support groups, mental health | https://vimeo.com/1104429477/afdda5b4ce 

Watch Part 5 | How my disease has helped me grow as a person, message of hope for the community | https://vimeo.com/1104429517/7e780b0a52