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
By David Wallace | Updated September 7, 2026 A deep ache that keeps you awake. A sore knee that makes walking harder. Pain you cannot quite explain at your next appointment. Bone and joint pain in MPNs can be difficult to explain. It may come from your blood cancer, treatment, gout, arthritis, or another condition. […]
