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After being diagnosed with ALL, then T-Cell large granular LL. I wondered by my platelets went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325185/

Discussion: I am looking for advice on lab work and how to address my Dr about it

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 11, 2025

In 2004, I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) at the age of 32. This diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225769/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 30, 2025

Hi @cweible19782006 I just read through your reply and my first thought was, “Wow…with friends like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821825/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Hi Justin. Unfortunately, there are few responses regarding my questions about JAK2, Essential Thrombocythemia and Waldromstrom's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284527/

Discussion: Jak 2 and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 20, 2019

Hi - I am new to this group and new to being diagnosis with ET (Platelets)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972281/

Discussion: How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Welcome, Lisa! Everyone’s story will be slightly different with a few similarities. We all have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162559/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation and enlarged spleen: What might it mean?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

@tkp22, I can understand you're worried. It sounds like your health care team is being thorough....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719785/

Discussion: Jak2 positive, biopsy next: Does it mean I have blood cancer?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Hi @mirakrye Well, that’s a heckuva way to ring in the new year with a change...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479514/

Discussion: Are their support groups for Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 11 10:03am

I am not a farmer but I have ET (essential thrombocythemia). I have had it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913030/

Discussion: Male 65 year old farmer with thrombocythemia

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Over the last few years, studies have shown that reducing the allele burden for PV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222127/

Discussion: What are pros of hydroxyurea vs other methods of lowering platelets?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 26, 2025

Hi Wiggins32, I have had slightly low iron and now take iron supplements...Many of the symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826011/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Yes, and Yes I am doing the 500 mg twice daily (one in AM one in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792898/

Discussion: High Platelets

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

It is a big decision to start on hydroxyurea and all of us have a different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780799/

Discussion: How did you make the final decision to begin HU protocol for ET?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

I've had essential thrombocythemia symptoms for 15 years now. I'm 70. To the best of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929592/

Discussion: Thrombocythemia and need neck surgery: Will surgery make it worse?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

Hi @marthajones. Having Essential Thrombocythemia and being on on Hydroxyurea, your immune system won’t be as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782048/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Dx of MPN Myeloproliferative disorder ET Essential thrombocythemia JAK2 positive in June 2024. I am allergic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270799/

Discussion: What are most common side effects when starting HU (Hydroxyurea)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

"At 82 yes I would like to keep other parts of me as healthy as possible....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783143/

Discussion: People living with ET and taking Hydrea: Anybody setting records?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Hi @trillium, while many patients with polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET) or myelofibrosis (MF) have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336437/

Discussion: JAK2 negative with high platelets

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2021

Hi everyone. I am a 68 year old woman, physically active with controlled asthma. I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887042/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Just so we're all on the same page, here's what yr referencing: Cytoreductive treatment with hydroxyurea...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297950/

Discussion: What’s the cost of Pegasys with good commercial insurance?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 6, 2025