Living with a MPN – Beyond the Medicine, Addressing Emotional & Financial Concerns I wanted to give a quick heads up to fellow MPN patients and caregivers. The Cancer Support Community is hosting a free educational webinar. The interactive webinar will highlight several issues that may be of interest. Click on the picture (link) below […]
The Marijuana Papers
by David Wallace As I ponder back on my experience with the “evil weed” (aka – marijuana) it takes me back to my high school days or should I say daze? I partook quite regularly as a young lad and can honestly say upon reflection it may not have been the best thing for a […]
Well You Don’t Look Sick
A Phrase Commonly Heard by MPN Patients by David Wallace Isn’t it amazing how well we look? In a group gathering of MPN patients you will see very few wheelchairs, walkers, canes, portable oxygen tanks or other medical devices required for daily living. Behind the facade of “well-appearing” individuals, we silently suffer from a long […]
MPN Clinical Trials Moving Forward
Two MPN Clinical Trials Progress – Phase 3 Polycythemia Vera Study and Phase 2 Myelofibrosis Study There are dozens of clinical trials at various stages of progression for Polycythemia Vera, Essential Thrombocythemia and Myelofibrosis. Some are in the recruiting stage, others still active and the balance have been completed. Both of these trials will be […]
Bone & Joint Pain in MPN Patients Explained
Pearls of wisdom (1995) by the late Dr. Gilbert Dear Members: For your information re bone and joint pains in MPN. Several of you have mentioned that you suffer from bone and/or joint pains – sometimes attributed to arthritis. I have seen a number of patients who have this complaint and it has been related […]
