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I had a TIA at the end of 2014. After seeing many Doctors one Doctor referred...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803429/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) and viruses

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

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Welcome to Connect, @jtcat7. Looks like you have a full deck of mutations in your hand....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367613/

Discussion: Prefibrotic Myelofibrosis: Diagnosis Favors Essential Thrombocythemia

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 10, 2025

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If you decide to take HU, try it a couple of times per week for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022375/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

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I was recently diagnosed with Essential thrombocythemia. My platelet count was in the upper 700's. Hematologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941461/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

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Hi, @colran, Essential Thrombocythemia is a condition where your body is producing too many platelets. It’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523842/

Discussion: ET management, Is anyone here taking Jakafi or Pegasus?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 10 9:57am

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Hi @mtnlife, we’re often our own worst enemies when it comes to all things medical. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791520/

Discussion: High Platelets

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

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Welcome to Connect @jv4430. There are a number bone marrow disorders related to the JAK2 gene...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969785/

Discussion: JAK2 V617F positive, now what?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

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I have a different diagnosis than you so you can look at my list and substitute...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308354/

Discussion: Diagnosed with MGUS. What questions should I ask the hematologist?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 20, 2025

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Good morning, @taisaint. Welcome you to Mayo Connect. You’ve recently been diagnosed Essential thrombocythemia and Polycythemia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967884/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

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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