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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/1087439/

Discussion: Is my treatment a bit aggressive?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

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It’s a comfort to know you and others had the same initial experience when diagnosed. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280121/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 12 12:05pm

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Excellent news that you consulted at the Mayo Clinic! That's a great plan for someone planning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156324/

Discussion: Essential thrombocythemia: Interested in connecting with others

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

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Unfortunately I’m not a pilot 😂,you can say I’m an airline ground dispatcher pilot ,I don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022506/

Discussion: Polycythemia & Bone marrow Disorders screening

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

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Hi Jackt00, Welcome to the site, Given the fact you are taking another chemo med, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830017/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

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Lourdene, I'm in an almost identical position to you, having had high platelets for decades but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788501/

Discussion: New to Pegasys for ET - advice please!

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

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The HU should help to bring down the high platelet level to a more normal level....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209073/

Discussion: Starting 17th year with ET. What's ahead?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 11 11:43am

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Hi @1pearl, I’m putting together pieces of your ET puzzle. When we first spoke the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231285/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 7 7:25am

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After my JAK2 was found my O/H ordered a bone marrow biopsy which could be done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270695/

Discussion: What are most common side effects when starting HU (Hydroxyurea)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 31 8:22am

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I think I may be one of the people with the Jak2 mutation that lay dormant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978261/

Discussion: Research on COVID 19 vax causing Essential Thrombocythemia?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 10, 2023