Hi,
All anti-neoplastic drugs may cause hair loss, although this side effect is relatively rare with hydroxyurea (Hydrea).
Many interventions have been tried to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but none are uniformly successful. You may discuss the option of regular phlebotomy (blood letting) with your treating doctor.
Polycythemia vera is an acquired stem cell disorder caused by mutations in the JAK2 gene. It is difficult to predict the exact outcome of this disease in a particular. Average survival rates are generalizations, not applicable to a particular patient. The prognosis is relatively good. Newer techniques are being tried, including imatinib and stem cell transplantation.
All the best, and God Bless!
Hi Howard,
Thanks for your kind words.
May God bless you too!
You are very kind answering less vital questions that seem to evade other treating physicians. The comments made to Tammy is an excellent example.
May God Bless you always,
Howard