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Hi @chella65 I found a relevant discussion for you with other members who have PV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881483/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

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Wow That’s a bit crazy especially being that that particular blood test is very expensive! Mine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058604/

Discussion: JAK2 detection accuracy

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 28 6:41am

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Hi @saucy, In this case PV is Polycythemia Vera. It’s A type of blood cancer where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818232/

Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

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I have seen my family doctor who sent me for more bloodwork. I seen a specialist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780564/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 3, 2022

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Welcome to Connect, @eferret. Polycythemia vera is from a group of blood conditions called myeloproliferative neoplasms....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125122/

Discussion: How much of a risk factor is high white blood cell count with pv?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 16 8:56pm

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Interesting, isn’t it? I never would have put together sleep apnea or lack of sleep together...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781950/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

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Welcome to Connect, @patpambern. Having itchy skin seems to be pretty common with Polycythemia Vera. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036922/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 20 8:31am

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New here. Being tested for primary vs secondary polycythemia Vera. Trying to stay away from Google...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875474/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

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Hi @favy2. It would be great for someone who needs therapeutic blood draws to be able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851324/

Discussion: Is it safe to have a tattoo if you have Polycythemia Vera?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

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Lynnevb, I have been taking jakafi for almost two years with no side effects.I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003544/

Discussion: ET management, Is anyone here taking Jakafi or Pegasus?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 25 10:55am