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Essential thrombocythemia is an example of a myeloproliferative neoplasm. These are blood cancers that happen when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918211/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

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I've seen lots of comments here about itchy, dry skin, and unfortunately I experience it too....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203450/

Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 4, 2025

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@cmercer50 With ET (essential thrombocythemia) patients generally have an elevated platelet level above the normal range....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449923/

Discussion: Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

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@exon9 I don't claim to be a huge expert on this, but here goes. CALR is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481931/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: 4 days ago

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I saw the following comment and it may help you understand this condition further : "...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102762/

Discussion: Platelets are too high: What can be done to find root cause?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

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My platelets were 1094 when I was dx with Essential Thrombocythemia 4 or 5 months ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923136/

Discussion: Thrombocythemia and need neck surgery: Will surgery make it worse?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

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Saw haematologist all good. I still have essential thrombocythemia. Tests show slight scaring of the bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206674/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

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Hi, @rosew1969 Welcome to Connect…I’m so happy to see you here! Your positivity is infectious with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411805/

Discussion: Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 9, 2025

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Thanks for the question. I was diagnosed with Thrombocytosis, Essential Thrombocythemia and JAK2 gene mutation over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328592/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

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I have essential thrombocythemia, with JAK2 gene. Diagnosed in 2022 after a emergency gall bladder operation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020141/

Discussion: Jak2 and Vitamin D3

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 21, 2024