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Hi Rose, You were recently diagnosied with ET, which means your body is producing too many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114556/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 30 10:23am

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Hi all. I’m a 60 y/o female. I have had consistently above normal RBC, HCT, and....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/49171/

Discussion: JAK2 negative with high platelets

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2021

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Hi @lavender28 Welcome to Mayo Connect. It helps to know you’re not alone in a diagnosis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858668/

Discussion: Polycythemia vera (PV): Does altitude matter?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 12, 2023

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Diagnosed with ET 5 years ago….high platlets led to Bone Marrow Biopsy to confirm and found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890099/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

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Hi @monarenae Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! In this community based forum, we’re not medical professionals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609161/

Discussion: High platelet count: What does this mean?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 15, 2021

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Probably doesn't matter how I made my decision. Everyone has different ideas, fears, and circumstances. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778790/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

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Good morning, @chella65. Thank you for your kind words. I’m happy I can be that voice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912141/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

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Hello Lori. Thank you for your response and congratulations in apparently overcoming leukemia. My Wife has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912090/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

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Yes, sick stomach from Hydrea, massive hair loss after 2 years of taking the stuff, initially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951861/

Discussion: Anyone else find the side effects of Hydrea 500MG frightening?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

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Good morning everyone! I am a 50 year old female and went to get my annual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756950/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 4, 2022