Drug Gives Woman with Polycythemia Vera – Blood Cancer the Gift of Life This patient story was featured on ABC 7, Chicago News. It is encouraging to see MPN patients share their story on the local TV news media. The MPN Research Foundation also covered Karrie’s story in their latest newsletter. I wish more patients […]
Autoimmune Disorders that May Coexist with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
by David Wallace As some MPN patients are aware of firsthand, there are a number of autoimmune diseases that may run concurrently with the condition – while these disorders are often exacerbated by the weakened immune system of MPN patients, inflammation also plays a key role. However, research has linked MPNs to a predisposition to autoimmune […]
Over the Counter Combo of Zyrtec and Zantac helping PV patients get relief from Itching!
Part 1 in a New Series: “Addressing MPN Symptoms” by David Wallace 2024 Update Polycythemia vera patients suffering from intense itching have long relied on a combination of over-the-counter medications for relief, commonly known as the “Z and Z combo” – Zyrtec (cetirizine) and Zantac (ranitidine). However, in 2020, Zantac faced a widespread recall due […]
Heidi’s MPN Story – An Increasing Trend in Patient Advocacy
by Heidi Cascarano “Watch and Wait…” What other cancer, in the 21st century, is so misunderstood that your local doctor will struggle to diagnose you, possibly tell you he has a few other patients with it, then advise you to do nothing but get a therapeutic phlebotomy and take a baby aspirin? You get online […]
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month
by David Wallace MPN Awareness for Blood Cancers in September Two quick items for news update: September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, this is our time to promote MPN – Blood Cancer Awareness….be sure to post one of the many excellent images floating around on your Facebook profile (MPN Research Foundation and LLS have some […]
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