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What to do if one of my very close friend have the problem of polycythemia vera . any one there to suggest any medicine of any way to solve this?

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See hematologist: P vera is form of blood cancer and not a do it yourself issue. Your friend should consult a hematologist. You may visit this site for info: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/home/ovc-20307463

Answered 6/10/2017

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