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Hi @dale1k I am amazed at your high dose of HU since you say your RBC...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078783/
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Is my treatment a bit aggressive?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jun 1 7:00am
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Hi group, I had a Jak2 that came back positive. From what I understand anything over...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140546/
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Jak2 positive, biopsy next: Does it mean I have blood cancer?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Sep 12 3:36pm
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Wendy, physicians consider a number of factors when diagnosing PV because most diagnostic tests are not...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890629/
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PV positive & Jak2 neg - good thing??
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jul 5, 2023
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A high platelet count typically is indicative of Essential Thrombocythemia. The normal treatment is Hydroxyurea which...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328578/
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JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jan 3, 2021
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Hi @jerrlin. In your case, you have the JAK2 mutation which caused the PV so it’s...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870946/
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PV and fatigue
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jun 2, 2023
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This is where it gets confusing. The low end of our lab reference range for EPO...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745889/
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Polycythemia: Primary or Secondary?
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Sep 5, 2022
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Those of us with the JAK2 mutation, who have also been diagnosed with a blood disorder...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836188/
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Blood Cancer - JAK2 - Autoimmune- Confusion
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Apr 2, 2023
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There seems to be a correlation with chromosome mutation(s) one of which is referred to as...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766919/
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How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Oct 29, 2022
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Hello @lindaw123 I appreciate this thoughtful question. I did some research online and found the results...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662346/
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Jak2 and Vitamin D3
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Dec 14, 2021
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Wondering why Xarelto? I'm in 70s diagnosed in 2019, on HU plus baby aspirin. My platelets...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796538/
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High platelet count: What does this mean?
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jan 14, 2023
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