Blood Cancers & Disorders: Discussions | Page 2

I take Jakafi 10mg twice a day.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887996/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

Instead of a chemo pill I take Jakafi.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721141/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 26, 2022

I was diagnosed with PV three years ago. Started Jakafi 8 months ago.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699312/

Discussion: Anyone want to talk about Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 15, 2022

I have ET. The info I got from my hemo is that Jakafi causes weight gain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751571/

Discussion: What's the latest Jakafi (ruxolitinib) for polycythemia vera (PV)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Hi @emma1971, Welcome to Connect. The medication you’re referring to, Ruxolitinib is actually a medication used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293785/

Discussion: Started Hydroxyurea 5 weeks . How long does the fatigue last?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 30 6:26pm

@teriberi123, her Dr. did not approve it with Jakafi or with pacritinib.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713038/

Discussion: Anyone want to talk about Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 31, 2022

Jakafi helped immensely with my PV side effects.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773849/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

Jakafi stopped the itching plus other symptoms for me.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1363470/

Discussion: Severe itching with PV

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 4 10:51am

Always within range. Still are while I’m on Jakafi

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023160/

Discussion: Polycythemia & Bone marrow Disorders screening

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Jakafi and the other medicine i don’t remember the name

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/256901/

Discussion: Medication for JAK2

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

@steiner My skin cancer was basal cell and kept coming back because Jakafi encourages the cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432178/

Discussion: MDS-CMML-1: Anyone dealing with pruritus (itching)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 6 11:57am

Did your Dr. approve taking quercetin with Jakafi? Thanks

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639479/

Discussion: Anyone want to talk about Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

please let us know how you do with the jakafi!!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007017/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

I tried all of that and nothing worked for me. Just the Jakafi

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304992/

Discussion: MDS-CMML-1: Anyone dealing with pruritus (itching)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 15 6:29pm

Hi @jerrlin. While you’re waiting for others on Jakafi to respond, I read through the information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200917/

Discussion: Has anyone had experience with Jakafi?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 31, 2024

I hope your doctor will be able to come up with a treatment plan! I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/640974/

Discussion: Chronic GVHD ~ Let’s talk about it!

Support Group: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy

Posted: Oct 1, 2021

@dl69, a diagnosis does blindside you, doesn't it? How are doing on Jakafi?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272870/

Discussion: Anyone want to talk about Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 2 6:32pm

I am 83 and have been taking Jakafi for five years

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124167/

Discussion: What's the latest Jakafi (ruxolitinib) for polycythemia vera (PV)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I have no side effects using Jakafi BUT do not know if is effective

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854657/

Discussion: Does Acupuncture help low back pain caused by multiple myeloma?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 4, 2023

I was recently diagnosed. I am 55 and starting Jakafi. I'm feeling ok just blindsided by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264002/

Discussion: Anyone want to talk about Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 22 9:59am

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