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After 3 months on hydroxyurea, I am going to ask to switch to Besremi
I was diagnosed with PV in March. When my hematocrit leveled off at around 44 after 10 weeks of phlebotomy, my hematologist put me on...
Last active: Feb 24 6:33pm
Defeated today
I'm feeling defeated today after working so hard at to remain positive. 3 straight days of feeling dizzy, exhausted and terrified. Reading posts in this...
Last active: Jun 16, 2023
Am I alone with so many maladies?
20 some odd years ago I was diagnosed with Diffused large-cell lymphoma and through the strength and support of my family and friends (and amazing...
Last active: Jan 2 1:58pm
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 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 29, 2023
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
Anyone else find the side effects of Hydrea 500MG frightening?
I was diagnosed with having a blood cancer that looks and acts a lot like Polycythemia Vera (PV) about 6 years ago. I’ve been rolling...
Last active: Jun 4 7:00pm