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Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

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@beebo

Thanks so much for sharing this info. I had never really given it much thought before.
Coincidentally, just today the local newspaper reported that my state was experiencing the highest UV exposure in the country right now due to this heat wave that’s hitting most of the southwestern parts of the country.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jun 24, 2023

You’re welcome! I’d never given it much thought either before my transplant. I had used sunscreen, albeit sporadically in my pre-transplant days but having the conversation with my doctor, he said only sunscreen isn’t protection enough and that uv damage is accumulative.

I seldom paid much attention to the UV reports but I do now. Because even cloudy days, there can still be sun damage from the UV rays.
I tend to lose my cherub-like demeanor when it’s hot (especially with humidity). How are you staying cool in that oppressive heat in the southwest?

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