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MJPM- Many thanks for your epistle and distinct definitions. I have suffered from ET for about...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328599/
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JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Mar 23, 2021
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So glad to hear you are not having symptoms and it has not morphed into leukemia....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/203949/
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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jan 4, 2019
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Erikaerika, I just looked at NIH.gov and as of 2020 the median survival age of people...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799775/
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How did you make the final decision to begin HU protocol for ET?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jan 21, 2023
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really, no one wants plts with JAK2..and they rebuild so fast, it doesn't really help to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047269/
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Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Apr 8 8:42am
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A year and a half ago, I presented a hemoglobin of 7g with no evidence of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915865/
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Iron deficiency anemia without an apparent cause
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Aug 20, 2023
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Hi @casevin7 JAK2 is an acquired mutation so it is possible to develop it in the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870437/
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PV and fatigue
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jun 1, 2023
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Welcome to Connect, @eferret. Polycythemia vera is from a group of blood conditions called myeloproliferative neoplasms....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125122/
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How much of a risk factor is high white blood cell count with pv?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Aug 16 8:56pm
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Hello, many people choose not to have the bone marrow test. PV can be diagnosed solely...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156731/
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After 3 months on hydroxyurea, I am going to ask to switch to Besremi
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Oct 14 6:20am
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Thanks for the question. If the diagnosis is clear without punching around in the marrow, the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/593688/
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High platelet count: What does this mean?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Apr 12, 2021
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A hematologist should follow IPSET guidelines for ET clot prevention: JAK2+ and over 60 = platelet...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796537/
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High platelet count: What does this mean?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jan 14, 2023
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