I’ve been on this forum for two days and it’s trult remarkable how amazing it is to be able to share and connect with others going through something similar. Thank you all! And thank you MPN Voice!
I see the site is UK based - where are you all from? (That is if I’m not not breaking any blog protocol?!)
I’m Boston, MA.
Hutt Valley New Zealand
You’re right, MPN Voice and our amazing Maz are brilliant,
I’m in Devon, south West England.
thank you Judy, that's really nice. Also living in Devon.
I moved to Devon from East Sussex last August so have been negotiating different health authority/hospital etc. Would love to meet up with any locals. I'm not far from Cornwall too.
Dorset, so not far away. I am also so grateful for the support on this forum.
I'm in Beverley, East Yorkshire
Me too, be great to meet up. Not sure how to private message.
I don’t know how to private message either. Maybe you could use messenger
Hit on the user name of who you want to contact. Then at the top of the page, left of the HealthUnlocked heading are four symbols. Hit the third one (speech bubbles), and this will allow you to private message.
Mary
I'm in west bromwich, west midlands. Uk.
Wow, some of us might be thousands of miles apart, yet at the same time all so close together if you know what I mean... tina.🤗
Boing boing! My Husbands a huge Baggies fan. I’ve spent many an afternoon at the Hawthorns... of course you might not be a fan 🤣⚽️
Hi jojo. Are you from west brom or the surrounding area? Tina.🤗
I’m not. I’m from Cardiff but my Husband grew up in Birmingham, came to University here and stayed. His whole family are massive Albion fans so I’ve become an honorary Baggie. Excited to be top of the league right now 😬
Just seen your from cardiff, does your husband have a connection with west brom being as he's a big baggies fan? P.s. I only really have an interest in football when the World cup or the Euro's come around.
Good Morning from Robin Hood County, Nottinghamshire!
MPN Voice and this forum have made living with a rare blood cancer so much more bearable.
Thanks Maz, all the behind the scenes staff, and our lovely forum members. 🤗🤗💕
NW Manchester, UK
I agree, we have a fantastic support group here. Anne-Marie (South Yorkshire UK).
I'm in Worcester, Worcestershire. MPN has been helpful for me ❤️
I’m in Kent - the garden of England
I'm in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
Iowa City Iowa USA
Wisconsin USA-
Nice to meet you!
Am from Wisconsin USA as well. Do you have any recommendations as to specialist(s) to see locally? Have ET and feel getting a second opinion would be beneficial.
California
I'm in Taipei, Taiwan.
I’m blown away by this forum and the people who make it what it is.
I know we’re all going through our own situations but the unity and acceptance is like nothing Ive experiences before. For whatever it’s worth ....Thank you all.
Brisbane, Australia
I live in Hungary (a small European country in the middle of nowhere). This forum is a lifesaver and knows more about anything than my Dr Blood. Thank you, everyone. 
Pimlico London
Diagnosed 3 weeks ago, this forum has been fantastic, informative and so helpful in trying to understand this condition. Thank you all on here, and especially those who give time and attention to monitor and run the forum....is that just you Maz??
I'm in Leeds,West Yorkshire, UK
Hi, I'm in Leeds in West Yorkshire
I’m in Cardiff, Wales 🏴
I’m in Nottinghamshire , near the Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire border.
Cardiff South Wales
California, USA
I'm from Leicester, East Midlands of UK.
London! Love the way technology shrinks the world.
South London these days (Forest Hill) ... love the forum and all the people on it
Hi JT,
Agree this is brilliant forum.
I'm Northern Ireland and would be absolutely delighted to meet anyone else in my neck of the woods. Very lonely having ET and having someone I can chat with face to face would be fabulous!!!!!!
Love Phyllis xx
Great Amwell Hertfordshire.
US, Ft Lauderdale, Florida
Tottaly agree. We have the kindest and most empathetic people on this incredible site. Always there to listen, advice, understand and help where possible. It’s a group of friends in the same situation as yourself who know how you feel, and experience those feelings themselves. Thank you Maz and all who make this site the lifesaver it is Sandy x
Whoops I’m in Devon.
Milton Keynes, approximately 50 miles from London uk 🤗
California
Anyone want to do a house swap? Kind of like Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz in the film The Holiday?
California, Florida & Sydney - I’m talking to you...🤣
And me! 🤣🤣🤣
I’m from the Uk
I also am relatively new to the site and most grateful for it and all the people with calming, helpful thoughts and generosity in sharing experiences. I am from the US - Maryland.
Chesterfield England
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - USA
I'm from North Yorkshire on coast. I agree this forum has been a lifeline since I found it in Sept.2018 when diagnosed with ET. Thank you Maz and administrators for uniting us globally! Fran
This site is such a big help! I live in New England USA, but spend part of my year in Oxford UK - family there.
From Edinburgh but live in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
I love Boston, I went to college there but I'm from Florida, born and raised.
And, yes, this site is remarkable! I joined a year ago and it has been, literally, a life-saver.
London 👍
I'm in Newton-le-Willows. I'm new to this site but have had PV for 13 years. It's been a real tonic to know I'm not alone, great advice as well!
Gauteng, South Africa
Hi - I’m in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
In Kansas City. I just had a physical EVERYTHING normal and dull EXCEPT platelets 566. Now I’ve been referred to a hematologist. They sent me some paperwork and the hematologist is in the cancer center. Scared. I even had an abdominal al ultrasound. Again, normal. The doctor who aids my physical said nothing about cancer. So I’m undiagnosed. Maybe my next blood test will be normal. Looking for answers now.
Hi JT_Marlin,
I'm from Australia. Seems like MPN voice in the UK is the largest forum around for MPN's but we do now have a new one started in Australia called MPN Mate that Socrates_8 (he replied to you above) started. It's small so far but another good site. He has out up a bit of stuff on the latest research that relates to MPN's and trials of drugs etc. Well informed. He is also trying to raise awareness of the disease in Australia as it is almost not known about here in Australia with very few drs even knowing what it is. Seems like the UK is well out in front on this topic.
Anyway welcome to the gang and please feel free to check out MPN Mate. It is nice to share with others like yourself and have a place to ask questions.
SilverET
Bloomington Illinois- USA
I live near Birmingham, England
I am France,Southwest...P V nearly 12 yrs,this great site keeps me sane,as it's such a lonely disease,can connect with people similar.
Georgia! Even though I’m not UK based, this is my favorite site for ET info. A lot of others are more negative
Switzerland
Near Accrington, in the UK.
absolutely amazing that this forum brings us all together. Maz
Originally from Ayrshire Scotland but now live between Glasgow Scotland and Dmosin Poland
Belvidere Ilinoia USA
Altan from Berlin Germany
Everyone on here is amazing! It’s given me such a boost
West Dorset here
Seattle WA here! My 17yr old son was diagnosed in Nov 2019. It’s been overwhelming! Even though it’s only been 3 months...it feels like I’ve stressed enough for a lifetime. I hate having my son go through this. I’m praying for cures!
From Leicester, East Midlands of England.
GIbraltar 🇬🇮
I’m from London.
Aberdeenshire Scotland.
Spend my time between Glasgow, Scotland and Michalow, Poland
What a lovely thread! Dublin, Ireland ☘️ 🇮🇪
Originally from North Wales now in Suffolk,England
Near Los Angeles, CA, USA
Montana, USA
Worksop Nottinghamshire
Hi I'm in Worksop Nottinghamshire 🙋
Thank you all. 
