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Thanks for posting your experience. I need all the help I can find to deal with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/607494/

Discussion: High platelet count: What does this mean?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 7, 2021

Welcome to Connect, @endoman246. If you’re having an over production of platelets, your hematologist would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967897/

Discussion: Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP): What helps?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I have just been diagnosed with the rare blood cancer = Essential Thromocythaemia ET

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876054/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

Hi @huronshores, You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about Essention Thrombocythemia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/146307/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 15, 2020

Hi williamsjen, I understand your concern about the dosing of Hydrea. At least you started low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224562/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytopemia at the VA Hospital based on a platelet count of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252016/

Discussion: High platelet count: What does this mean?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 11, 2019

Hi Helen- Thanks for your post. I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytemia and mutant JAK2 genes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328576/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 28, 2020

I'm a 65 yr old woman i've had essential thrombocythrmia with jak2 for about 7 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511653/

Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 22 12:48am