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My wife was actually diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera in 1978. Back then it wasn’t known as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759857/

Discussion: Polycythemia: Are you asymptomatic?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

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@bobala, Many people have asked a similar question when diagnosied with one of the several types...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318106/

Discussion: Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 1, 2025

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Hi @cherren11. I’d like to welcome you to Mayo Connect though I’m certainly sorry to hear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025672/

Discussion: Polycythemia & Bone marrow Disorders screening

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

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I also have been diagnosed Nov. 25th with Polycythemia my doctor is highly confident that it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782658/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

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I know this is an old thread, but I saw the mention of Camp LeJeune. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194352/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 20, 2020

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Lori, thank you very much for your comments, which are most helpful. My CT Scan was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840197/

Discussion: Hematocrit Continues to Drop After Stopping Hydroxyurea

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

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Welcome Linda. Here you can connect with others living with Polycythemia Vera like @chadknudson @hope19 @atir...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647644/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

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My platelets bounce between 57 to 600 then back down to 80. I was on hydroxyurea...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083471/

Discussion: Which specific kind of doctor looks into thrombocytopenia?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

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Hi @leann1 and welcome to Mayo Connect. We have several members who are curious about purchasing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878028/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PV: Anyone used a home hemoglobin testing kit?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

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Hello, new world. I am 47 and diagnosed yesterday with Polycythemia Vera. Headed to Mayo in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838030/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 5, 2023