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Is It A Symptom Or Stress?
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Hello all, let's starts by saying how grateful I am for this group. I enjoy knowing I can go here and ask questions with overwhelming and writing my own family. You all are my MPN family.🥰 So I am 47 and I am a teacher, and the teachers Union President and the head of the World language department and a mom of 2 and I'm getting older. So everyone understands that by itself is stressful. My question is, how do I know if what I'm experiencing is a new symptom or just life, I'm guessing I go with… read more

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Dead Janice,

Type A personality that you describe (energetic, high-functioning people) is a myth that does not hold up in scientific research. It was a myth used in the past to blame illness on the… read more

What Are Treatments And Clinical Trials For Non- Jak2 Mpn
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I have non but do not have the jak2 mutation. Are there any treatments or clinical trials for non-jak2 patients?

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There are two new clinical trials that I know of for CALr. One is a Phase I vaccine study out of Mt. Sinai in NY. They also told me about a CALr antibody study being done at several sites, one of… read more

My Chiro Who’s Also A Functional Med Dr. And Renowned Worldwide For Both Said That SOP And Stem Cells Together Fix Blood Disorders, MPNs.
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🌟Anyone familiar with this
Says it’s a revolutionary specialized treatment for chronic infections, cancer, blood disorders, vitality, longevity, etc.

Apparently, many ppl do this worldwide for multiple reasons.
Reports say no known reported side effects and safe for all ages.

🌟I’m quoted it’s about $8,000 total, told the stem cells last for your life and they’re from umbilical cord blood with NO DNA from healthy babies and mothers
Said they’re tested to be safe and thankfully non- Covid… read more

A myMPNteam Member

Tatiana, I was only sharing my single person experience. I'll add, I was quite sick when I had Covid.

The trial for immunity measured 52 different 'proteins', antibodies related to sars covib2..And… read more

Does Anyone Have Details About This And If It Is Promising?
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MPNRF ADVANCING RESEARCH First US Clinical Trial for MPN Vaccine :
MPNRF proudly funds the first US clinical trial to test a vaccine that could reverse the effects of a mutation associated with MPNs, specifically the calreticulin (CALR) mutation.
Article below

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It is a phase 1 study. The MPN specialist I am seeing for the trial (not my regular physician) seems to believe it is promising. I am receiving the vaccine regimen but not the vaccine regimen in… read more

Difficulty With Diagnosis
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I am hoping someone can help. I am 37 years old, and had a bone biopsy a few months ago to see if a vertebral lesion was malignant. It came back negative for a metastasis, but showed myelofibrosis. I was referred to a hem/onc who does not think it's an MPN because of my age. I just did 23 and me DNA testing, and it came back positive for the JAK2 mutation. The hem/onc now wants to do a bone marrow biopsy, but I don't think it's necessary as I have all of the diagnostic criteria for Primary… read more

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I was told by an MPN specialist that they can see everything they need to from a tube of blood. A biopsy confirms what they suspect from labs. Confirming gives them a better idea of what they're… read more

Is It Safe To Fly With High Platelets?
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Hello lovely people 👋🏼
It’s me again ☺️
Is it safe to fly (4 hours flight) with platelets around 500?
If it’s okay, then any precautions or must do’s?
I am on anagrelide and aspirin
TIA

A myMPNteam Member

500 is not really that high.

Pros And Cons Of Doing The IV Thing That Removes Platelets. How Does This Work? How Often? How Long Does It Take Each Time? Does It Hurt?
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My Hema said I could do it in their office. I’ve heard it can cause iron deficiency, anemia, loss of nutrients.

But it’s gotta be less toxic than an Rx, right? Seems all options have pros and cons? Some better and worse than others.
Thought this could be a good place to start for if and when I’m told baby aspirin isn’t enough.

New to all this mess and just started baby aspirin Jan. 31 but don’t even want to be on that.
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A myMPNteam Member

Forgot to include the 20 year longevity study. The Anagrelide < HU study was separate from the phleb + aspirin < HU < interferon study.

Has Anyone Here Used A Physician From Weill Cornell Or In The Boston Area To Consult Either As A Primary MPN Specialist Or 2nd Opinion
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Thank you all for the information

Does Anyone Get Phlebotomy As Their Only Treatment. Also Does Anyone Have Issues With Instant Recall For New Laws And Procedures, For Work?
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I have PV JAK 2 positive. My numbers have not gotten too high. I get pins and needles itching and and I’m tired. At work I have issues with instant recall of new laws and procedures.

A myMPNteam Member

Thank you Tta, this list of symptoms really helps.

How Necessary Is It To Commence Cryotherapy If You Don't Have Any Symptoms Of ET? Platelets Are Slightly Elevated But Not Excessive.
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You never have to start cytoreduction for asymptomatic ET unless you believe it is in your best interests to do so. There is a risk stratification system in place for ET. I believe your profile… read more