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When I first saw my heme doc little over a year ago, he said not to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039829/
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Im 64 and my blood platelets have been in the low 530-550 range for yr
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Mar 25, 2024
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The WHO has designated ET with Jak2 is a chronic cancer. And HU is considered chemo,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901372/
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JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jul 24, 2023
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In the same boat. JAK2 negative. Now what? My stress and worry are getting the best...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886799/
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JAK2 negative with high platelets
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Jun 28, 2023
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I met with new oncologist/hema this week. I will be getting a bone marrow biopsy, as...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651545/
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JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Nov 5, 2021
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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
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Oct 14, 2024
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I have read the risks for AML with ET. It is low, but can happen. One...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022379/
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Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Feb 25, 2024
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HU is short for hydroxyurea or Hydrea. It is in pill form and suppresses blood cells,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252000/
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High platelet count: What does this mean?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Feb 27, 2019
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Good questions. I’m not a medical doctor. My career was at the diagnostic end (lab). Therefore,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981500/
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JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Dec 16, 2023
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I’ve had high platelets in the 600-700 range for close to 20 yrs. It was never...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811832/
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JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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I am 78 with ET JAK2, started taking HU 500 mg daily in June 2022. Started...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790060/
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MGUS with Polycythemia Vera (PV)
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Dec 29, 2022
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