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JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: May 24, 2021 | Replies (68)
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@colleencro

My husband was just told by the hematologist he was referred to that he has Jak2 mutation and is awaiting bone marrow biopsy. He is 52 yrs old and I am a nurse who never heard of this. Last month he had been diagnosed with his first bout of diverticulitis, and has yet to follow up with getting a colonoscopy that he was recommended to have. The diverticulitis is the reason they did a blood panel & was referred to hematologist. Reading up on what JAk 2 is, I have become quite anxious and I want answers now. I don’t even know what questions to ask. Any advice would be so helpful. Thank you

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mjpm2406 | @mjpm2406 | Feb 16, 2021

When they do the bone marrow (BM) procedure they should do a molecular panel which looks at 400 genes commonly associated with blood cancers. The JAK2 mutation is common among many different blood cancers. The BM and molecular panel should identify what type of blood cancer your husband has. When you get the results you should have a long talk with your Hematologist/Oncologist. We're here for further information but first, get the appropriate tests done.

Good luck.

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dwlowrance | @dwlowrance | Feb 16, 2021

Thanks for the question. I was diagnosed with Thrombocytosis, Essential Thrombocythemia and JAK2 gene mutation over 3 years ago. It is a form of blood cancer that is not very life threatening. The MPN Foundation has been most helpful to my understanding. I chose to avoid chemotherapy drugs prescribed by my oncologist. I take 325 mg ASA daily and have a platelet count every three months. The MDs try to frighten me into drugs or stroke, but I believe the cure may be worse than the disease. If you have a medical background, you may take a very different view. I hope this helps with your anxiety. I live with the disease daily and travel, work and play a full life at 73.

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