Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a Salvage Therapy in High Risk Polycythemia Vera (PV) or Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) Ruben Mesa, M.D., hematologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, discusses the Myeloproliferative Disorders Research Consortium (MPD-RC 111), a clinical trial investigating single arm salvage therapy with pegylated interferon alfa-2a for patients with high risk polycythemia vera or high risk essential […]
MPD-RC 112 Clinical Trial for High Risk PV and ET Patients
Randomized Clinical Trial of Pegylated Interferon alfa-2a versus Hydroxyurea Ruben Mesa, M.D., hematologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, discusses MPD-RC 112, a randomized trial of pegylated interferon alfa-2a versus hydroxyurea therapy in the treatment of high risk polycythemia vera (PV) and high risk essential thrombocythemia (ET). Key Points: Why are we doing the Study? Top […]
Chronic Illness – A Physician’s View of Patients
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms are Chronic Illnesses Though rarely discussed in terms of Chronic Illness, MPNs most definitely fit the bill. Having a chronic illness, especially one that involves pain, fear and many unknowns, is concerning not only for patients but also the doctors who care for us. One doctor offers his perspective on what it is […]
PV Reporter featured on MPNforum
PV Reporter Gaining Recognition in the MPN World by David Wallace As you peruse this article, please keep in mind the publisher is not a “publicity-hound”, but getting recognized by the leading MPN publication is an occasion to celebrate! Three months running and PV Reporter has drawn several thousand readers with many new visitors flocking in […]
Jason Rappaport’s Polycythemia Vera Story
Publisher’s Introduction by David Wallace After experiencing my own “unpleasant….putting it kindly” tango with Poly, I transitioned through various stages of grief and have seen other patients travel a similar path over the last few years. Rarely have I seen a newly diagnosed patient jump in full bore with both feet, wet behind the ears […]
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