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Would you ever or have you ever participated in a clinical trial? Feel free to reply in order to expand on why you selected that answer.

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catbowler1950

I have Myelofibrosis had taken Hydroxyurea for 2 years when my spleen enlarged causing me severe pain. I decided to go to see aDr that specialized in MPN disease . I decided a trial was my best option.

That was in. 2008-2012 the drug was approved by the FDA . Jakafi

I wouldn't be here today if not for the trial.

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tclementi in reply to catbowler1950

Hi! Thanks so much for sharing! Yes, I agree, it's very important to see a specialist and am glad you were on the Jakafi trial! How are you feeling today? 

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catbowler1950 in reply to tclementi

I feel great,!

My rbc is low I must get transfusion every month . My platelets dropped very low a couple months ago. My hemo lowered my jakafi from 20mg twice a day to 10 mg twice. My platelets have increased still 

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catbowler1950 in reply to catbowler1950

Platelets still have long way to go

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tclementi in reply to catbowler1950

Sorry, for some reason I didn't see your comments back until now! Glad you are feeling well!