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My hematologist is thinking about switching me from hydroxurea to jakavi . I’ve been on hydroxurea for 2 years but my hematacrit and hemoglobin go up and down like a yo-yo. My doctor thinks Jakavi might give me more stable blood counts. However my research indicates a higher chance of skin cancers with Jakavi. Has anyone experienced more serious side effects while on Jakavi.

May 28, 2023
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I took Hydrea for 20 years and had 7 different basal cell skin cancers removed...go figure! Use sunscreen and cover up no matter which drug you take. <3

August 4, 2023

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