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@janemc I’m not convinced by that argument, as Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is not contagious and cannot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1564791/

Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 2 10:43am

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Hi everyone I just started taking hydroxyurea it’s only been a week. I’m on 500 one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016598/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

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Thank you for your quick response. Can you help me understand a bit more?--he said the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194309/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 12, 2019

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Hi, Just diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera on Friday. Negative JAK2 test, but other genetic changes noted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/231783/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 12, 2019

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Hi @sap21981, from my research and understanding, a stem cell transplant for PV is rarely used....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893527/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera (PV) and fatigue: What helps?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 10, 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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The meds will work but takes a while to get the dosage correct. My platelets were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064057/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 8, 2024

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Regarding your feeling alone. in 2018 when I was inducted into the polycythemia vera club I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219395/

Discussion: Any advice for taking Hydroxyurea when you're sick?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

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Hi @bharty615 Generally, a bone marrow transplant is reserved for extreme conditions such as leukemia, MDS,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079339/

Discussion: My Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT/SCT) story: Will you share yours?

Support Group: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

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Hi Lori! I purchased the Bioaid Hemoglobin Testing System on Amazon. It was 82.00. It resembles...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878178/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

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