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Last time my platelets were just over 700. Now I'm on 1000mg of HU daily. Hopefully...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835015/

Discussion: Hydroxyurea side effects lessen over time?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

Recently diagnosed with ET with JAK2& in a few months of daily HU my platelet count...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062393/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 5, 2024

The International Myeloma Foundation is at myeloma.org. Your link took me to the International Monetary Fund....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740005/

Discussion: Have ET: What if spleen is enlarged?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 21, 2022

Hi @shree, I know you are concerned that most of the discussions you’ve found on ET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269512/

Discussion: Up to date info

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Posted: Mar 29 3:18pm

PV allele burden (VAF) from quantitative test I have had 2 JAK2 tests, one qualitative, that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147354/

Discussion: How much of a risk factor is high white blood cell count with pv?

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Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Hello, I've just found out I have the Jak2 mutation and will go for a biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763496/

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

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Posted: Oct 20, 2022

Hi, I'm jumping in because I have ET with Jak2 positive. I am on Hydrea 500mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194273/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 20, 2019

@jewelfaux and @nypara66, You’re both correct. It is possible to determine if a patient has the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023538/

Discussion: Polycythemia & Bone marrow Disorders screening

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Thank you for the responses. My doctor at Kaiser ordered the JAK2 test, but I freaked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941863/

Discussion: Worried about slightly elevated platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Hi, Joining in to read up on PV while waiting for my Jak2 results.. I'm 43...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840478/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 9, 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

I'm 19 years old, male. I have noted my elevated Hb level since three years ago,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008041/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera - Help getting Diagnosis

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

@loribmt Yes, that makes total sense. I'm interested in exploring what that familial lineage is, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272673/

Discussion: Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?

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Posted: Apr 2 1:30pm

Hi - My name is Ginger - I am 77 and was recently diagnosed with ET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778995/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

Hi, my Mom was diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera after her labs went crazy. They did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718613/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

Welcome to the CALR club. Me, too. Good news with CALR is that we don't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225257/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 30 8:40am

This forum has truly been a game changer for me in my walk with ET JAK2+!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235157/

Discussion: GI issues after 7 months on Hydroxyurea - What’s next?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 12 10:21am

Same. Damn that JAK2 gene! I was happy to hear it’s not inherited so I didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100735/

Discussion: Contracting/developing polycythemia vera

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Have you also been given Allopurinol to prevent gout and cramps - stops the build up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943396/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I'm a very active 83 year old female JAK2 positive, essential thrombocythemia, on Hydrea 500 mg,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859943/

Discussion: JAK2 positive, high platelets and also PAH (diagnosed)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 14, 2023