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Well, I think I fall into the high risk category, as I'm older than 60, have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782573/
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People living with ET and taking Hydrea: Anybody setting records?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Dec 8, 2022
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@margrethe Wow your numbers aren’t that high so I will think positively that you wind up...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873147/
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Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jun 5, 2023
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Hi, I have t seen anyone on this site mention a repeat JAK2 test. I think...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900589/
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JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jul 23, 2023
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HI The only side affect I have had is tiredness, I avoid sitting in the sun...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940309/
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Anyone else find the side effects of Hydrea 500MG frightening?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Oct 2, 2023
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They can tell from your red and white cells, platelets and hematocrit . The name of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986546/
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Polycythemia diagnosis
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Dec 26, 2023
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Hi, Flynn. I too understand your hesitancy to take the Hydrea. I am 81. I have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773870/
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Essential thrombocytosis with MPL mutation
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Nov 16, 2022
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Hi I’m 62 male , was diagnosed 3 months ago with ET and JAK2 positive my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828785/
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Hydroxyurea side effects lessen over time?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Mar 20, 2023
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Don't assume your will have side effects from Hydrea. My platelets were 600s for 10 years...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846829/
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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Apr 21, 2023
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Hi Lori, thanks for all your amazing support and information. My family is finding the articles...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875908/
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Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jun 10, 2023
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Hi, I was do with ET 3 years ago, + JAK2 via BM bx. I am...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855293/
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I have JAK2 ET and MPN: Anyone else have these symptoms?
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: May 6, 2023
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