PV Reporter and MPN Cancer Connection founder David Wallace is interviewed on “PV Pod: Stories from the Marrow.” In the newly released podcast, we shed light on MPN self-advocacy and education on myeloproliferative neoplasms. Helpful tips from the podcast: “It’s normal to be depressed and angry about the situation. I think seeking help is very […]
06: My Plan to beat Coronavirus Blues
MPN Chronicles Podcast by David Wallace I started 2020 with a goal to lose weight before the pandemic reared its ugly head. I changed the way I was eating, lobbied my hematologist for a change in PV meds (no more Rux/Peg combo, just Pegasys) and I started walking again. When Covid hit, I decided to […]
05: Tips to Living Well with an MPN
MPN Chronicles Podcast – 05, Tips to healthy living with a Myeloproliferative Neoplasm by David Wallace It’s important for us, as patients to do everything we can naturally to help our body fight MPNs. Here are a few tips: • Eating right, a balanced diet is especially important if you have an MPN as eating […]
04: First Hematologist Appointment for Polycythemia Vera Patient
MPN Chronicles Podcast – 04, PV Reporter, Always Ask Your Doctor for your CBC or your test results and keep a binder to Monitor your Progress by David Wallace After 2 visits to the ER, I finally had my first hematologist meeting. She reviewed the tests that were done in the ER and ran a […]
03: Learn Benefits of Becoming your own MPN Patient Advocate
MPN Chronicles Podcast – 03, PV Reporter, Day 3, 2nd Trip to ER in 3 Days by David Wallace Chest pain continued to worsen after 1st trip to the ER, 2 days earlier. This was an immediate cause for immediate concern and a return trip to the ER on day 3 with Polycythemia Vera (PV). […]