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F/w PV- JAK2-pre-mylelofibrosis SCARED to start Hydroxyurea. Help!
I am a 51 year old woman who was diagnosed with MPN with a JAK2 9 years ago at West Cancer in TN. They never...
Last active: Jul 20, 2025
Endometerial cancer with essential throbocythemia (ET) Jak 2 mutation
I recently came across a research study that indicated a connection between essential throbocythemia (ET) with Jak2 mutation and endometerial cancer (EC), and wonder if...
Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers
Last active: Oct 23, 2025
Jak 2 Positive with Elevated Platelets: What symptoms do you have?
42 yo female with platelet count at 478. Jak2 positive. Bone marrow biopsy recently done and confirmed. Started aspirin regimen today. I can't say I...
Last active: Nov 18, 2025
Jak 2 mutations
Just told that I have a Jak 2 mutation. Anyone else been thru this ?
Last active: Dec 6, 2023
Jak 2 and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
Hi to all on this group. I was diagnosed with jak 2 and mgus in 2016 and then Waldromstrom Macroglobulinemia(WM) in august 2019. The hematology/oncology...
Last active: Mar 10, 2021
Is it okay to take B12 with essential thrombocythemia (ET)?
I have ET and JAK2 mutation. Is it ok to take B12 for the tingling in my feet?
Last active: Apr 8 11:11pm
A link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Essential Thrombocythemia?
Does anyone know if there is a link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and ET? Is one more prone to RA with a JAK2 mutation?
Last active: Feb 9, 2024
Polycythemia vera (PV): Does altitude matter?
I am PV JAK2 and live at an altitude of 6000 feet. Could this altitude harm my condition? What altitude should I avoid?
Last active: Dec 7, 2025
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: Sep 7, 2025
Polycythemia Vera: HFE and IFT140 Genes
While I know JAK2, TET2, CALR, etc. are the most common genetic mutations in PV, does anyone else have it with the HFE gene (with...
Last active: Jan 18, 2025
Higher blood pressure readings since starting hydroxyurea?
Diagnosed with ET with JAK2 mutation June 2025. Started hydroxyurea and low dose aspirin. Platelets were 393 last labs. I normally take blood pressure at...
Last active: Feb 17 6:31am
How long you can live taking Hydrea (Hydroxyurea)?
I was recently diagnosed with ET, JAK2 mutation. Currently taking 500mg Hydrea and low dose aspirin. Question: Does anyone know how long you can live...
Last active: Apr 25, 2025
Summary of 2025 meeting of American Society of Hematologists
The meeting reported on new developments in JAK2 inhibitors and the shift to tracking the allele burden in addition to tracking just hematocrit. https://mailchi.mp/e3b49744f1a5/new-developments-in-mpn-research-10612935?e=2d979fc2d3
Last active: Dec 30, 2025
Any recommendations for ongoing mild headaches with Hydroxyurea?
Any recommendations for ongoing mild headaches since taking Hydroxyurea (500 mg per day). Trying not to take more drugs Have ET (Jak2) diagnosed August 2022...
Last active: Jan 6, 2023
Have your platelets gone up?
I have essential thrombocytosis with CALR exon 9 mutation, no JAK2. I've been taking 500 mg hydroxyurea every other day for 2 1/2 years. About...
Last active: Jun 11, 2025
Nutrition for Essential thrombocythemia (ET) diagnosis
Hello,Newly diagnosed with Jak2 ET. Started Hydrea and 81 mg aspirin. Very low iron levels.Has anyone come across a specific diet recommendation to accompany this...
Last active: Oct 13, 2025
Newly Diagnosed Essential Thrombocytosis
I just got diagnosed today with ET. My platelets have been high for years and 6 years ago I learned I have a Jak2 mutation....
Last active: Mar 25 12:02pm
BESREMi anyone?
Diagnosed with PV with JAK2 mutation In November. Did not do well on Hydroxyurea. I just started BESREMi at 100mg every 2 weeks. I have...
Last active: Dec 19, 2025
Lightheadedness, Brain fog, Itchy: Side effects of HU or ET itself?
I am ET/Jak2 — 72 years oldDiagnosed July 2024HU 500mg dailyAre the following symptoms from the HU or ET itself:Lightheaded (feel a bit unbalanced/dizzyBrain fogItchyI...
Last active: Nov 27, 2024
ET and chemical pre-cautions?
Im 64 got diagnosed with ET about 2 years ago based on blood work (Jak2). My hematologist says I’m textbook ET My count is at...
Last active: Sep 30, 2024