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My mom has Polycythemia Vera: Can PV be managed without phlebotomies?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Feb 19 9:45am | Replies (36)
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@jerrlin

I’m 76 and was diagnosed with PV/ Jak 2. 3 yrs ago .I have been on Jakafi for 3 months and so far it has worked wonders, especially for my itching symptoms. It’s not cheap $18000.00 a month but insurance overs it. At night I feel the fatigue.

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jerrlin | @jerrlin | Feb 15 5:44pm

I was on 10 mg 2X day but it was working too well. Now I’m on 5 mg 2X day and all is well. I do have more fatigue but just kick myself up and exercise a bit. It helps

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