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Research shows that rare cases of leukemia have been attributed to Hydroxyurea after 20 years of use. I don't remember the dosage of the drug that may cause this outcome.

I am in the process of appointments with my 2nd opinion doctor (at Mayo ) who has confirmed my suspicion that my Doctor #1 has given me questionable information. Doctor # 1 did not think bone marrow biopsy was necessary for diagnosis because I have tested positive for JAK2 gene mutation. But my 2nd opinion doctor pointed out that the lab report states that the JAK 2 positive result only attributes to a 7% chance that it is the cause of high platelets. Therefore Doctor #1 started treatment with hydroxyurea every other day even though the cause of my high platelets (450) is still unknown. Doctor #2 will do the bone marrow test next week and he left me on the drug saying it is a low dose and will be ok.

A 2nd opinion may clarify my diagnosis and has been very helpful.

Take care.

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Hi,
Is this ‘ JAK 2 positive result only attributes to a 7% chance that it is the cause of high platelets. ‘ only for your case only ? Or general?
I have the CALR positive and platelets are at 607 last time we checked. Trying to find out what % of the positive CALR contributes to the cause of high platelets.