Part of my inspiration for becoming an advocate and sharing information on PV Reporter is to encourage others living with PV to educate themselves and maintain a positive mindset, despite their diagnosis. I know how it feels to hear the words, “you have cancer,” and how that fear can impact one’s outlook on life. Throughout […]
David’s Push for an MPN Specialist – A Polycythemia Vera (PV) Story
download Key Points: See an MPN Specialist Learn about your MPN Become your own advocate Shared decision making has become the norm Prepare questions for your doctor’s appointment A Clinical Trial may be your best option Seek support from knowledgeable patients on Facebook groups and other online resources Thank you to LLS for conducting this […]
Suffering from Signs and Symptoms of Polycythemia Vera?
Thrilled for Polycythemia Vera (PV) Diagnosis! Publisher’s Note (David Wallace): It’s rare that I will accept an anonymous patient story, just one other in 7 years. Starting back in October 2019, a gentleman who found PV Reporter at the top of a google search, reached out offering to share a “summary” of his story. We […]
Ten Year Anniversary Living with Polycythemia Vera Blood Cancer
Inspire by Living! by David Wallace Your numbers do NOT always reflect how you feel, so important to remember! I’ve felt like crap before and my numbers were good. How you feel is one of the most important measurement criteria, in my opinion. Counts were off on my last heme visit, about a month ago, […]
