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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 3:59 am    Post subject: recently dx Reply with quote
Recently dx with mpd pv, (myeloproliferative disease polycythemia vera) wondering if anyone had any informaion on treatment or what to expect. Any infromation would be qreatly appreciated. Thank you.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:18 am    Post subject: re: Reply with quote
here is a great article written by an expert in the field. the article was written for physicians but it is not too difficult to understand. here is the url:

http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1864.htm

also acor.org has QA for this disease too:

http://www.acor.org/mpd/PVFAQ.html

let us know if you have further questions.

good luck,

jay

J. Jay Lu, M.D.
Diplomate, American Board of Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 12:16 am    Post subject: newly dx Reply with quote
I just wanted to say thank you for your response, I read the articles and followed the links posted. Thank you very much for the information. Since read I understand a little better. Have appointment with hem/onc on friday, hope to find out test results and more news. Thank you.
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