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
Bone and Joint Pain in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs): Understanding the Connection by David Wallace Updated February 26, 2025 Bone and joint pain can be a common, yet often overlooked, symptom in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). While some cases are attributed to conditions such as arthritis or gout, others may be linked directly to the […]
Jane Murray’s MPN Story
A Moving Video Account of Jane’s Pre-diagnosis MPN Medical Mishaps After listening to Jane’s video presentation, I was deeply moved by her story and asked if I could post it, along with her comments from an online forum. Thankfully, she accepted the post invite graciously and without hesitation. She presented at the MPN Awareness day on […]
