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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, 2024

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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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I was diagnosed with polycythemia Vera in February 2026. Currently on 1000mg of hydroxyurea and 81...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548156/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 11 4:40pm

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@1pearl would you mind sharing your doctors name at City of Hope? I’ve been considering going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420257/

Discussion: Myelofibrosis: Anyone have experience with Vonjo (pacritinib)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

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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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I have been on HU for about five years. 500mg 4x week for Polycythemia Vera. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307330/

Discussion: Developed Rash on Hydroxyurea (HU)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 18, 2025

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There's a lot to take in! Our blood has four main components: White blood cells, red...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211059/

Discussion: Starting 17th year with ET. What's ahead?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

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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, 2024

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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, 2024