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I just had a BMB 3-4 months ago and the lab report stated I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1636908/

Discussion: Hesitant on starting Hydrea for ET Jak 2

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 3 4:21pm

I would recommend anyone on hydroxyurea to look into Besremi. It has been shown to significantly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204661/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 5, 2025

My hematologist is looking into besremi for me and curious to everyone’s experience with it so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1638223/

Discussion: Has anyone been on BESREMI (Interferon)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 5 1:10pm

@hughp I have been diagnosed with Pre Fibrotic Primary Myelofibrosis. It was very hard for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1640271/

Discussion: Myelofibrosis: Is there an age limit for bone marrow transplant (BMT)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: 5 days ago

The support people at Onco360 pharmacy told me that Besremi can withstand temperatures of up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329785/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia treatment with Besremi

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

I would also like to know how Besremi is working both in side effects and bringing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1607305/

Discussion: Hydroxyurea: what side effects were so bad you had to stop taking it?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 27 9:17am

Has anyone been out on Besremi? I am about to start it so I can lower...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1612997/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera (PV) and fatigue: What helps?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 5 6:23am

Thanks for your feedback. I just found out I had PV roughly 4 months ago (Jak2+)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1629041/

Discussion: BESREMi anyone?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 25 10:32am

I transitioned from hydroxyurea to Besremi in February because hydroxyurea was not keeping my white cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431277/

Discussion: BESREMi anyone?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

@sutt9101 Thank you for sharing, sutt9101. What you went through was awful. I'm so glad you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1604963/

Discussion: Hydroxyurea: what side effects were so bad you had to stop taking it?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 24 5:45am

Hello, @upnorth94 Hydroxyurea is the classic medication for PV. But it’s not for everyone. You mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893496/

Discussion: BESREMi anyone?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I have been on Besremi for 4 months. The side effects I have include significantly decreased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1620506/

Discussion: BESREMi anyone?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 14 1:24pm

Glad to hear that the Besremi is working for folks! Anyone getting depression as a side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379597/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia treatment with Besremi

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

Hi Gary, This is a great update. I’m hoping you adapt to the Besremi and keeps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266621/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia treatment with Besremi

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Hello there, I started Besremi in July 2025. It has been very effective for me. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1587431/

Discussion: Has anyone been on BESREMI (Interferon)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 31 9:57am

@pteacherswife1977, Out of curiosity, it seems you changed from Pegasys to Besremi. Did Pegasys cause you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158317/

Discussion: After 3 months on hydroxyurea, I am going to ask to switch to Besremi

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

Here is a photo of the new Besremi pen. The dial is on the right. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1627279/

Discussion: FDA approves new Besremi pen and Canada approves Besremi for PV

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 23 4:24am

@mdramsey48 Hi there. My oncologist wanted me on either Besremi or Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1567920/

Discussion: Side effects of hydroxyurea

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 6 8:47am

I would recommend that anyone who has an mpn including PV, ET, and Myelofibrosis consult an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501571/

Discussion: 71 year old female diagnosed 6 month ago with PV

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 9 9:52am

I was prescribed Besremi on December 25. I initiated the pre-authorization process with the health plan,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207759/

Discussion: Waiting on chemo drug approval: How long does this take?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 9, 2025