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I was diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia Dec 2016, platelets in the millions, put on hydroxyurea, started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/50531/

Discussion: Myelofibrosis w/ JAK2 mutation

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 2, 2017

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A high platelet count typically is indicative of Essential Thrombocythemia. The normal treatment is Hydroxyurea which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328578/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 3, 2021

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Hi @nolan, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194373/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 1, 2021

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Hi @beccak, Welcome to Connect. From the numbers you mentioned I’m expecting you were diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072291/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera or Essential Thrombocythemia ?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 21, 2024

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Hello @lindaw123 I appreciate this thoughtful question. I did some research online and found the results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662346/

Discussion: Jak2 and Vitamin D3

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 14, 2021

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Welcome to Connect, @pearly, and thank you for sharing your history. Essential thrombocythaemia (ET) is indeed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/146291/

Discussion: How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 9, 2017

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Welcome, @as86. when getting a new diagnosis, it can be hard to even know what questions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099256/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

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Hi, I have Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK 2 mutation and perhaps these folks looking for answers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194318/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 19, 2019

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@maine here's the procedure code that was on my EOB when I had the Jak 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530266/

Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 18 9:21pm

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@jsslmt53, welcome. We have many members who are living with Essential Thrombocythemia and talk about JAK2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782514/

Discussion: How did you make the final decision to begin HU protocol for ET?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 8, 2022