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ET Jak2 mutation and endometrial cancer ? correlation or causation?
I found a research study that connected the ET Jak2 with endometrial cancer, and wonder if that happened to you? I was diagnosed with endometrial...
Last active: 20 hours ago
Thrombocythemia JAK2 - is it ok to have an MRI with dye?
Hello, I have thrombocythemia JAK2 mutation. I am 59 with no symptoms, taking 81mg of low-dose aspirin. I have a labral tear lt hip, and...
Last active: Aug 15, 2024
Jak2 Detected, Healthy otherwise, What's next?
Hi All,Appreciate guidance from this group as I am panicking a bit.JAK2 V617F mutation was deleted in routine blood test. AK2 V617F Percent Mutated Alleles...
Last active: Sep 3, 2025
Essential Thrombocythemia JAK2 symptoms of dizziness/vision distortion
Hello, I am newly diagnosed (2 weeks) with Essential Thrombocythemia JAK2 and have been on 1000mg a day of Hydroxyurea for 2 weeks. I have...
Last active: 1 day ago
Prescribed Aspirin for ET with Jak2 mutation and have GERD
I am a 65 year old female newly diagnosed with ET with JAK2 mutation. My hematologist prescribed 81 mg aspirin a day. I have not...
Last active: Oct 15, 2024
Are you taking medication for JAK2? How does it affect you?
I just got back from my blood doctor appt and i advised her that I cannot keep going every month to have a pint of...
Last active: Feb 10 9:29am
Anyone have both ET JAK2 with hereditary hemochromatosis?
Any one managing Thrombocythemia Jak2 and hemochromatosis (cys282Tyr)? I’m new to both. I started Hydrea a few weeks ago. Any insights to share? Thanks!
Last active: Mar 25 10:27am
PV JAK2 and evolution of treatment over time
I was diagnosed with PV JAK2 a year ago and have taken HU for six weeks, then had bone marrow biopsy that shows TET2 and...
Last active: Feb 4 9:27pm
JAK2/PV who’s on HU and Low Dose Aspirin
Hello. Has anyone with JAK2/PV who’s on 1000mg HU and Low Dose Aspirin daily, had an epidural or back surgery? What was your experience and...
Last active: Dec 5, 2025
Primary Myelofibrosis with JAK2: Anyone have Ojjaara (momelotinib)?
I was wondering if anyone can share their experience with Ojjaara treatment. I started having anemia, high platelets, and high white count two years ago....
Last active: Dec 30, 2025
JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count
I was being treated for low iron - was sent to a Oncology Hematologist- had Iron Infusions - gradually the iron values increased. Only received...
Last active: May 24, 2021
ET -JAK2 on HU concern on MCV high count
I have been on Hydroxyurea for 1 1/2. I’m on 500 once a day. My platelets are tracking at 405k. I am borderline anemia. But...
Last active: Oct 25, 2025
JAK2 Mutation and enlarged spleen: What might it mean?
Good morning,I've been lurking here a few weeks but now would love some advice.To cut a long story short, about 18 months ago, I was...
Last active: Nov 3, 2024
Polycythaemia Ruba Vera, Jak2 mutation & link to Sleep Apnea
I was diagnosed with Polycythaemia Ruba Vera with a jak2 mutation almost 2 years ago via blood test of course. I saw a post here...
Last active: Mar 19, 2024
JAK2 V617F Essential Thrombocythemia: Hydroxyurea causes headaches
On routine annual labwork in December of 2022, platelets were elevated (over 600 X1000/UL). At referral appointment with a hematologist in January 2023, platelets were...
Last active: Jul 17, 2023
My wife tested positive for jak2 and has high platelet count
Hi my wife's routine blood test came back with high platelet count a few times in the past few years, every time the doctor would...
Last active: Oct 3, 2025
High platelets, Jak2, ET, and pre-fib new diagnosis
Just was diagnosed and had a bone marrow biopsy yesterday. Going on Pegasys...anyone traveled this road before me? I'm 67 and new to all this,...
Last active: Apr 5, 2024
What vitamins to avoid when taking Hydrea (hydroxyurea) for ET JAK2?
I currently have essential thrombocythemia with the JAK2 gene mutation. I currently take 500 mg of hydra seven times a week. I’m supposed to take...
Last active: Mar 13 11:23am
Has anyone had a total knee replacement that also has JAK2?
I was diagnosed with JAK 2 about two year ago - platelet count was around 750,000. I have been taking hydroxyrurea (500mg) daily and have...
Last active: Jan 1, 2025
Need help newly diagnosed with a high platelet count and the JAK2 gene
Hi, I am new here and need some help. My platelet counts have been running high around 680. I just had a bone marrow biopsy,...
Last active: Sep 29, 2024