Polycythemia Vera (PV)

By ruth

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I just found out last month I have PV

Now I'm waiting for results from my bone marrow.

Not sure how I feel...Confused, angry, scared?

I have been oral chemotherapy for a week now.

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Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention user-id="3651766" username="ruth"/> So sorry to hear of your recent development. This can be a very scary time. It's okay to be all of those... scared, angry and confused. Wishing you the best!
1. Deb Wesloh Moderator & Contributor
 Ruth, are you seeing an MPN (myeloproliferative neoplasm) Specialist?
2. ruth Member
 Deb I'm not didn't even know there were specialist for PV
Deb Wesloh Moderator & Contributor
I also have PV. I would enjoy hearing more about you, your story and the results of your bone marrow biopsy. I know it's scary. When I found out I had it and it was considered a cancer, I was terrified. However, I've been living with PV for three years now (although likely have had it since 2013) and doing quite well. Best wishes to you.
1. AM Chai Member
 <inline-mention username="Deb Wesloh" user-id="3642132"/> Hi Deb, I just read your post I am new to this site. I have had PV for about 1 year now, I am on this up and down business with my platelets and not feeling well at all. I am on Hydrea and baby aspirin and xalerlto, I did fine for 3 months at one a day Hydrea and now for whatever reason my platelets went very high. As soon as I take more Hydrea they bottom out, which gives me severe headaches. Just wondering what your treatment plan is. Thanks, Kathy
2. Amanda Brunson Moderator & Contributor
 ((((BIG HUGS)))) I'm not able to answer this question, but I know severe headaches are not fun. I hope there is something that will help keep you on the up and up so your not feeling bad <3 Amanda (Blood-cancer team member)
Susan Gonsalves Moderator & Contributor
Ruth - Sorry we are meeting under these circumstances. I have a very close friend with PV. She's doing okay after about a year. A diagnosis like this is a scary thing. Although I don't have PV, I do have CML so I can relate to how it feels to receive such news. How are you doing now? Take Care, Susan
1. ruth Member
 I have MDS and ET now but I am doing good just had new blood work last week and my numbers are good still do oral chemotherapy every night put I can't complaine .I hope you are well and I will keep you in my prayers. Merry Christmas and ty you for asking
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