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Bone Marrow Biopsy & Aspiration
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Oct 14, 2023 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
Did they do a JAK 2 blood test? This is what happened to me before I was diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera. Most doctors will diagnose after the lab work but some insist on bone marrow biopsy. Positive JAK 2 mutation and labs can confirm. Good luck!
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Bone marrow biopsy is the only way to confirm Mylofibrosis. It diagnoses what level by measuring scarring. I have had three to monitor any change in scarring. Fortunate so far…I have ET a with Jak2 and multiple genetic markers which reall confirm nothing, but the increase in number can increase risks. Currently switched fro Hydrea to Jakafi….certainly feel Less medicated…good luck
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I had the mutation blood work as well but I don’t know how to read it as there is no values just says not provided for most items then a statement about something being 5%.
I don’t follow up with dr until end of October so no answers is stressing me out. This is definitely a learning process.
Thanks and good luck as well.