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They gave me nausea medication that I took initially. Obviously did not help. Diagnosis is myelodysplasia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275078/

Discussion: I'm about to begin treatments with Vidaza, what should I know?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 5, 2025

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I have been diagnosed with primary myelofibrosis for 6 yrs, after having elevated platelets, and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171967/

Discussion: How long before side effects from Hydrea start?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

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Welcome @iis. Are you asking whether the Jak2 mutation is hereditary? Here's more information that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811076/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

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Hi @raglus, I'm tagging @scottmatteo to make sure he sees your question about dietary changes. Have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859309/

Discussion: Primary Myelofibrosis diagnosis in 40’s

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 13, 2023

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Hello @derikburger and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds like you may have been diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674287/

Discussion: Massive spleen and dangerous low platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 24, 2022

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Hello @susanvij, Teresa, @hopeful33250 has provided some great information, and I would also encourage you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/50515/

Discussion: Myelofibrosis w/ JAK2 mutation

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 7, 2017

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stimme, thank you for your contribution and I hope the acupuncture has helped. I came across...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/132617/

Discussion: Anyone want to talk about Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

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Welcome @create. I'm tagging a few members who may be familiar with your unique combination of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761571/

Discussion: Myeloproliferative neoplasm Anyone else have a similar diagnoses?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

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Hello @wellness3070, Connect members @jfinlay, @djr, @bijou have discussed Jakafi in the past as well; you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/132602/

Discussion: Anyone want to talk about Myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 7, 2017

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My husband was diagnosed with myelofibrosis a month ago. He has had 6 platelet transfusions. His...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250056/

Discussion: What are treatments for myelofibrosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 4, 2025