by David Wallace Patients are Asking – MPN Expert Dr. Ghaith Abu-Zeinah discusses Ropeginterferon (BESREMi), new Treatment for Polycythemia Vera Episode 3 of 3 Ropeginterferon / BESREMi was recently approved by the FDA to treat polycythemia vera. Should I switch from Pegasys to the new FDA approved interferon? How might BESREMi change the treatment paradigm […]
Patients are Asking – MPN Expert Dr. Prithviraj Bose
Episode 1 of 3 in Patients are Asking Series What symptoms should I look for to see if I might be progressing from polycythemia vera to myelofibrosis? When would you typically recommend Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and what are the benefits? Why does bone & joint pain occur and what are some possible solutions? Dr. […]
Polycythemia Vera patient advocate on living with MPN, Diane’s story
September Blood Cancer Awareness Month Spotlight by David Wallace David Wallace, your host with PV Reporter, talks to fellow PV patient advocate Diane Rose about living with Polycythemia Vera. Diane shares her patient story as we talk about how she was diagnosed, treatment, ET shifting to PV, being your own advocate, fear of needles and […]
Phyllis George dies from Polycythemia Vera complications
The MPN Community needs a Celebrity Spokesperson to bring awareness of our “Rare Blood Disease” by David Wallace I’m saddened to hear that former Kentucky first lady and Miss America, Phyllis George passed away from a “rare blood disease” at 70. She was a true pioneer in the TV broadcast industry, as the first woman […]
Suffering from Signs and Symptoms of Polycythemia Vera?
Thrilled for Polycythemia Vera (PV) Diagnosis! Publisher’s Note (David Wallace): It’s rare that I will accept an anonymous patient story, just one other in 7 years. Starting back in October 2019, a gentleman who found PV Reporter at the top of a google search, reached out offering to share a “summary” of his story. We […]