Publishers Note: This note was sent to me on the comments/share a story part of this website and grabbed my attention. It was written by Mike Norris. After exchanging several emails, he said “I am not always Mr Gloom and Doom, I just waxed poetic one night and wrote out what was going on inside […]
Questions to Ask your Doctor for a PV Appointment
By David Wallace Updated September 10, 2026 The most useful questions to ask your doctor about polycythemia vera cover your diagnosis, blood count goals, symptoms, treatment choices, and what to do between visits. Bring a short written list, start with your biggest concerns, and leave with a plan you understand. Our new Polycythemia Vera Guide […]
PV For Newbies – A Patient’s Perspective
Publisher’s Update – April 2026 This article was originally published in 2015 and remains a helpful overview for newly diagnosed PV patients. One important treatment update: since publication, the FDA has approved Besremi (ropeginterferon alfa-2b) for polycythemia vera. Besremi is a next-generation, long-acting interferon administered every two weeks and is the first interferon specifically FDA-approved […]
