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I was just diagnosed with Jak2/ET and had a bone marrow biopsy that ruled out other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193558/

Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

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Hmm, I think @1pearl mentioned that her platelet levels are dropping without meds and that she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248005/

Discussion: New to Hydrea for ET

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 1, 2025

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I am jak2 positive. On a low dose of Asa and Hydroxurea x 3 years. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957213/

Discussion: JAK2 V617F positive, now what?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

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I have been taking 600mgs of HU(Droxia formulation) since PMF diagnosis in 2018. It has lowered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087422/

Discussion: Is my treatment a bit aggressive?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

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From my understanding PV doesn’t run in families. It’s usually caused by an acquired mutation in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239444/

Discussion: My mom has Polycythemia Vera: Can PV be managed without phlebotomies?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

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Bone marrow biopsy is the only way to confirm Mylofibrosis. It diagnoses what level by measuring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929302/

Discussion: Bone Marrow Biopsy & Aspiration

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

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I was diagnosed with the same jak2 positive and my platelets are in the 500’s. Hydro...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929131/

Discussion: Thrombocythemia and need neck surgery: Will surgery make it worse?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

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Hi again nohrt4me, Yes, it would be wonderful if patients like you with CALR doing very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313447/

Discussion: Getting nowhere with current Hematologist

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 26, 2025

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My wife, who is 72 was recently diagnosed with ET. She had a blood test prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145648/

Discussion: Essential thrombocythemia: Interested in connecting with others

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

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I was told before I had the Jak2 positive that if it were Polycythemia secondary that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896033/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 15, 2023