by David Wallace For years, the medical community has told us the same thing when we’re diagnosed with early-stage myeloproliferative neoplasms: “Let’s watch and wait.” The thinking was straightforward: why expose someone to treatment side effects when they’re not yet symptomatic? But a study published this December in the journal Cancers is challenging that entire […]
GLP-1 Therapies May Benefit MPN and MDS Patients
by David Wallace The treatment landscape for type 2 diabetes and obesity has changed dramatically with the rise of GLP-1 therapies. If you’ve been following medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound (tirzepatide), you know they belong to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). These drugs mimic the natural hormone GLP-1, […]
Interferon Treatment for MPNs: What You Need to Know
by David Wallace The Big Picture If you’ve been diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) such as polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, or myelofibrosis, you’ve likely heard about interferon therapy. Keep reading to discover what current research tells us about this treatment option. What Exactly Is Interferon? Think of interferon as your body’s natural antiviral security […]
Beta-Alanine for PV Related Itching: A Potential Solution
by David Wallace For many people living with polycythemia vera (PV) and other myeloproliferative neoplasms, stepping into a warm shower can trigger an unbearable sensation that has nothing to do with the water temperature. Aquagenic pruritus (intense itching that occurs after contact with water) remains one of the most frustrating symptoms patients face, affecting nearly […]
Polycythemia Vera Brain Fog
by David Wallace updated July 10, 2025 This is no wonderful “epiphany moment” article, just a quick report on a real myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) symptom I experience from time to time. Many mornings, I make a healthy smoothie to get me up and rolling. This morning I grabbed the wrong ingredient and sprinkled it in […]
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