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Hi @loribmt That was a very good video. I think doctors have a hard time telling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369265/

Discussion: Prefibrotic Myelofibrosis: Diagnosis Favors Essential Thrombocythemia

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

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Thrombocytosis can be essential (caused by a mutation) or secondary (caused by another disease). They are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055131/

Discussion: Platelets are too high: What can be done to find root cause?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

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Hello @cherilynb Feeling that your doctors are dismissive is one of the most frustrating things. Especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845127/

Discussion: Thrombocythemia - GP can’t find the cause

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

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according to the nhlbi.nih.gov website: Thrombocythemia refers to a high platelet count that is not caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806012/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) and viruses

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 3, 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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Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytoss (ET) and Jak2 mutation, after elevated platelets over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252011/

Discussion: High platelet count: What does this mean?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 15, 2019

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Hello @kapow and @winmil99. Welcome to Mayo Connect! I thought I’d include both of you in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887257/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

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Hello everyone. I am new in this group. I am years old. 3 years ago diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438116/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

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Good morning, @sudutoo. I hope you have your reading glasses on! You have a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050553/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

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Good morning, @cweible19782006 Let’s get you Connected with some fellow members who also have Essential Thrombocythemia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820581/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 4, 2023