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doreensel @doreenseal- Just googled 1.) Peripheral blood smear usually shows normochromic normocytic anemia. Rouleaux formation is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818442/

Discussion: Anemia found on bloodwork: When to see a hematologist?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

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kto1452, I have had Polycythemia Vera since 2018. My hematology doctor told me I will be...

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Discussion: High Platelets

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

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Good Morning, So, back in March I had a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration done and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/231807/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 31, 2020

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Yes, just to reiterate what was said above, patients with ET should never donate blood or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047370/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

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Hello Pink Flamingo, I understand medical insurance companies are difficult to navigaye among other issues. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836434/

Discussion: Blood Cancer - JAK2 - Autoimmune- Confusion

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

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Is it possible to live with Polycythemia Vera (PV) without phlebotomies? Everyone's situation is different. All...

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Discussion: My mom has Polycythemia Vera: Can PV be managed without phlebotomies?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 13, 2025

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I’m extremely late to this as I’m sure that by now you’ve been either diagnosed or...

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Discussion: What might this be? polycythemia vera, PCOS, lupus, something else?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

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Wow! Thanks so much for the information Lori! I had done some research on my own...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365958/

Discussion: Chronic upper body pain-Is it PV related?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 7, 2025

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I have had polycythemia vera for over a year. I have been on Besremi for 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296587/

Discussion: Anyone used Interferon instead of HU for ET: Benefits? Side effects?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 4, 2025

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Hi @themyth, with Polycythemia Vera, too many red blood cells are produced resulting in the high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821819/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

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