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Hi @jeanette1954 A diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera (PV) usually indicates that the person has an underlying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494793/

Discussion: 71 year old female diagnosed 6 month ago with PV

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 31 9:33am

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Hi Justin, I have been thinking that maybe I should get another opinion at Mayo because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188873/

Discussion: Is Idiopathic Erythrocytosis (Polycythemia) cancer?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 8, 2018

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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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Wow, that’s not very helpful! That’s the old “Take 2 aspirin and call me in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136147/

Discussion: Polycythemia vera (PV) and bone pain: What helps?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

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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

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Good morning, @mags17 Polycythemia Vera is a blood condition where too many red blood cells are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919145/

Discussion: Polycythaemia Ruba Vera, Jak2 mutation & link to Sleep Apnea

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

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Hi @lindakay55 I’m so happy that you’ve joined Connect. It’s truly an amazing forum with people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464122/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

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Hi, Vicky, I am 70, CALR+, have had ET for about 15 years. Doing OK, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103555/

Discussion: HU & Titanium Oxide

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

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Hi @sharonm2023. Welcome to Connect. I promise you won’t be alone here! There are quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209751/

Discussion: What are treatments for myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 12, 2025

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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