What’s the difference between IBS and IBD? IBS is a disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. IBD is inflammation or destruction of the bowel wall, which can lead to sores and narrowing of the intestines. Abstract: An association between hematological cancers and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has previously been suggested, but the risk of IBD […]
Best Mobile Apps for MPN Cancer Patients
by Deb Wesloh & Lou Ann Donovan Apps can help Manage your Life with Cancer Mobile applications for smartphones and tablets, also known as apps, are becoming a rising resource to help people with cancer manage their day-to-day life. Apps are also an easy resource for family members to stay informed and provide support for […]
Immunotherapy in Myeloproliferative Diseases
by Lukas M. Braun 1,2 and Robert Zeiser 1,3,4,5,* 1 Department of Medicine I, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; lukas.braun@uniklinik-freiburg.de 2 Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, 79104 Freiburg, Germany 3 German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany 4 […]
NAC N-acetylcysteine Supplement may benefit MPN patients
by Deb Wesloh and David Wallace updated July 1, 2026 N-acetylcysteine (NAC) supplement has shown to have Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties Polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis make up a class of blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms, or MPNs. MPNs are characterized by the overproduction of red or white blood cells or platelets in the […]