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When I got the results from my annual Medicare checkup last year my platelet count was...

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Discussion: Anyone else find the side effects of Hydrea 500MG frightening?

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Posted: Oct 3, 2023

@judithiam Its a shock to hear this diagnosis. Especially given you are feeling pretty good. Getting...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with a myeloid neoplasm (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia)

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Posted: Jun 4 8:28am

Leeann I'm doing fine with it. I was scared to. I got a reaction to it...

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Discussion: Anyone have Rituximab infusion for lymphoma treatment? Did it help?

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Posted: Jul 12, 2025

I am 76 and have been on Hydrea since May 2023. I found that I was...

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Discussion: New to Hydrea for ET

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Posted: Mar 16, 2025

My husband has MDS and he would itch so bad he would leave his skin bruised....

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

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Posted: Mar 26, 2024

Actually he is feeling very good. This all started with an severe all over itch. We...

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Discussion: Adult Langerhans cell Histiocytosis and CMML

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Posted: Oct 4, 2021

@cec2 Hi, if you don't mind, I'll add my information here. I am ET with JAK2...

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Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

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Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Yes Colleen. My hematologist/oncologist, Dr. Monte Martin (associated with Norton Cancer Center,) told me to go...

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Discussion: Tasigna side effect? How do I stop an itchy scalp and rash?

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Posted: Sep 21, 2022

@alive You are so kind with your suggestions! Thank you very much. I hope to be...

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Discussion: Waiting for Donor confirmation, for BMT

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Posted: Apr 25 10:41am

@claire39, thank you so much for your reply. I, too, have had some sort of dermatitis...

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Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

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Posted: Mar 18, 2021

Thank you kindly for your reply. To give you some background: The lung disease I had...

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Discussion: Is Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma a Death Sentence?

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Posted: Jul 20, 2024

I’m on HU since October 2021 for PV and currently taking 500 mg 4x week. Have...

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

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Posted: Jan 22, 2024

Hello, first I’m sorry if they are mistakes in the text since my first language is...

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Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

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Posted: Feb 28, 2019

Yes, I have hereditary hemochromatosis. My ferritin is currently at 3886 and saturation is 97%. I...

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Discussion: Hemachromatosis affecting liver enzymes. Best diet?

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Posted: Jul 24, 2025

@loribmt I’m happy to hear you had a good result with your bone marrow transplant. Thank...

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Discussion: Anyone have Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma?

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Posted: Mar 11 10:47am

I totally understand your angst. As a 76 year old female, I felt great before the...

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Discussion: New to Hydrea for ET

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Posted: Mar 6 8:06am

Re peppermint oil: I have a mentholated gel I use on legs for restless leg. Vicks...

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Discussion: Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?

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Posted: May 12, 2025

I was diagnosed with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia July of 2021. I went to the emergency room for...

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Discussion: Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia: What to expect during watch & wait?

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Posted: Dec 16, 2021

I find my legs itch the most unless I take a shower or bath, then it’s...

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Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

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Posted: Nov 4, 2022

Went through this after having my daughter. Bone marrow ruled out cancers, went on high doses...

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

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Posted: Sep 14, 2022