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Is ET with JAK 2 also called Polycemia Vera. I’m confused. Thanks and it’s so nice to be able to ask. Sincerely
Mary Shinn

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janemc | @janemc | Jan 14 7:17am

There's a lot to take in!

Our blood has four main components: White blood cells, red blood cells, plasma and platelets.

With the various blood cancers, the mix goes a bit bonkers.

If you have ET, your blood marrow makes too many platelets.

If you have Polycythemia vera, your blood marrow makes too many red blood cells.

HU treats both ET and PV.