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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? What to expect?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

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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, 2025

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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

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Good Morning Tessa. I set up a google alert for Essential Thrombocythemia because of the rarity...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/57922/

Discussion: Essential thrombocythemia: Interested in connecting with others

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 13, 2011

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Hello Colleen, Thank you for your reply. Looking forward to msg someone who has used this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969263/

Discussion: VonJo (pacritinib) effects

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 22, 2023

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Hi Wiggins32....My nurse practitioner was the person who found the causative factor of my high platelet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782402/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

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Welcome to Connect, Jean! As you’ve discovered, there are a number of members in the forum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039680/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

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@dragonflylynda Oh, i’m sorry, I must have mis-read a reply…nothing wrong with my brain! LOL Well,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464788/

Discussion: Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 20, 2025

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Hi Linda. Hydroxyurea is a standard first line treatment for some blood conditions such as ET....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146907/

Discussion: Need help newly diagnosed with a high platelet count and the JAK2 gene

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 24, 2024