Went to the hematologist today, she says it looks like I do have polycythemia vera. Go back in 10 days for final results, if those aren't definitive I will have to get a bone marrow biopsy. Luckily it's very treatable although it's called a blood cancer but it's not really true cancer.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.im very sorry to hear this! I'm sending positive wishes your way.
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