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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

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I'm sorry to hear about the joint pain and leg aches you're experiencing while managing essential...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459176/

Discussion: How long will Fosomax stay in my bones after quitting?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

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Hey dunewalker, I did the bone marrow biopsy last week at Mayo and went over results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293666/

Discussion: What are most common side effects when starting HU (Hydroxyurea)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

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Good morning, @irishgoff82. It’s always so jarring when we get news about our health that we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195805/

Discussion: What was your experience with bone marrow biopsy?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

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@misty45, Thank you for replying and telling me your story. Having a positive JAK2 result, I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194261/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 20, 2018

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Hi @bohobruja Welcome to Mayo Connect. The National Institute of Health defines chronic myeloproliferative disorders as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786594/

Discussion: Does anyone else have more than one myeloproliferative disorder?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

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My hematologist submitted blood at a lab for 5 genetic tests after I suffered my 2nd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194258/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 30, 2018

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Dear PinkFlamingo, Wow!! Sorry for what you are going through. I had the JAK2 blood work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836159/

Discussion: Blood Cancer - JAK2 - Autoimmune- Confusion

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

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Hi @cindyem I just read another comment you posted about having PV and anemia. From information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884148/

Discussion: Does anyone have information on PV with a low hemoglobin/ red count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

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Good morning @daelitesmom. Glad I had my cup of tea in hand to read through your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456025/

Discussion: CALR exon 9 mutation w/translocation of chromosomes 10 &13

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 8, 2025

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