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Hi, I have been on Hydrea since 1992. I'm 78 years old. I have essential thrombocythemia,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351369/

Discussion: F/w PV- JAK2-pre-mylelofibrosis SCARED to start Hydroxyurea. Help!

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

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I was diagnosed with high platelets after a blood test in January 2025. My previous July...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348757/

Discussion: Question about how you each received your diagnosis of MPN

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

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In response to earlier posts I was asked to post bone marrow biopsy results, hope this...

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Discussion: Essential thrombocythemia: Interested in connecting with others

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 16, 2020

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Good morning, @onthejoedock. These are lovely photos of your handsome husband…so active and vital. But the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082921/

Discussion: How fast do you start to feel hydroxyurea symptoms?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

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Hi @nyjean. Hopefully I can answer your question about PV and ET. Those two conditions, along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066510/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera or Essential Thrombocythemia ?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 12, 2024

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Hi @lyno29, You posted: “I’m choosing not to do chemo, even though my doctor recommends it....

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Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

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Hi @monarenae Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! In this community based forum, we’re not medical professionals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609161/

Discussion: High platelet count: What does this mean?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 15, 2021

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I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia Hemorrhage in 01/2009 during my yearly physical. My doctor prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802144/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) and viruses

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

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Good morning everyone! I am a 50 year old female and went to get my annual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756950/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

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Hi and best wishes and prayers for you and your wife, OP. I'll share my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403985/

Discussion: My wife tested positive for jak2 and has high platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 28, 2025