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To eetap, 1) The JAK2 mutation is typically found either after a clotting event or routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719531/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

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@1pearl, I found another member diagnosed with MF with the CALR mutation and have put the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256632/

Discussion: Anyone want to talk about Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 12 10:51pm

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Hello @cherilynb Feeling that your doctors are dismissive is one of the most frustrating things. Especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845127/

Discussion: Thrombocythemia - GP can’t find the cause

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

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Hi @arti4 I read over another discussion you started regarding Hydroxyurea for ET, and see that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728880/

Discussion: Jak2 positive, biopsy next: Does it mean I have blood cancer?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

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According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and by the opinion of most doctors in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263596/

Discussion: Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 21 3:00pm

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Good morning, @onthejoedock. When there is a mutation with the JAK2 gene, it can interfere with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009921/

Discussion: How bad is a diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

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Hi @sharonm2023. Welcome to Connect. I promise you won’t be alone here! There are quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209751/

Discussion: What are treatments for myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 12 9:44am

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Hi, I just read your post and am sorry that you are having a tough time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820895/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

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I was originally misdiagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia in 2018 by a hematologist at the VA Hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328598/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

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Hello Tessa, my brother was diagnosed with ET (Essential Thrombocythemia) at the end of 2011. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/57927/

Discussion: Essential thrombocythemia: Interested in connecting with others

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 20, 2012