by David Wallace For years, the medical community has told us the same thing when we’re diagnosed with early-stage myeloproliferative neoplasms: “Let’s watch and wait.” The thinking was straightforward: why expose someone to treatment side effects when they’re not yet symptomatic? But a study published this December in the journal Cancers is challenging that entire […]
Ojjaara, FDA Approved for Treatment of Myelofibrosis with Anemia
September 15, 2023 Ojjaara (momelotinib) approved in the US as the first and only treatment indicated for myelofibrosis patients with anemia Approval is for use in myelofibrosis patients with anemia regardless of prior myelofibrosis therapy Nearly all myelofibrosis patients are estimated to develop anemia over the course of the disease, and over 30% will discontinue […]
Blood Cancer Discovery: Scientists Create Human Bone Marrow Organoids to Improve Anti-Cancer Treatments
Summary This blood cancer discovery highlights a new approach for investigating blood cancers and bone marrow disorders. MPNs or myeloproliferative neoplasms are blood cancers in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, platelets or white blood cells. Currently, there are limited models available to understand the development and response to treatments of […]
How important is fibrosis in myelofibrosis?
by David Wallace What is fibrosis in myelofibrosis? Myelofibrosis is characterized by an accumulation of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) or scar tissue in the bone marrow. As fibrosis increases, it impairs the bone marrow’s ability to produce healthy blood cells. This can cause numerous symptoms, including anemia, fatigue, weakness and an increased risk of bleeding and […]
Is there a Connection between MPNs and Autoimmune Diseases?
by David Wallace Patients are Asking – Episode 2 of 3 In this interview with MPN expert, Dr. Angela Fleischman, we discuss the latest treatments for myelofibrosis (MF) and when a clinical trial should be considered. Research has linked MPNs to a pre-disposition to autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, Crohn’s disease and Psoriasis just to […]
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