by David Wallace Find out the latest news on Ropeginterferon and PTG-300 for treating polycythemia vera, as well as the most promising new treatments for myelofibrosis. What’s the clinical significance of the Allele Burden (AB)? Are there common elements between COVID-19 and MPN…should you get the vaccine? Learn more as Dr. Srdan Verstovsek, Professor, Department of […]
Is the Flu Vaccine effective for MPN patients?
The seasonal influenza A vaccine is recommended for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). We hypothesised that immune deregulation associated with MPNs may affect the immune response gained following vaccinations when compared to healthy controls. Using deep immunophenotyping with high‐dimensional single‐cell analysis and mass cytometry we could demonstrate an altered immune response in MPN patients following […]
Common MPN Symptom, Living with PV Fatigue
by David Wallace PV Reality – I’m feeling extreme fatigue! Living with polycythemia vera can be like riding a roller coaster. Good days and bad days….never knowing when the “free safety will burst through the offensive line,” rushing in for a QB blitz and the resulting body slam to the ground! I tell myself it’s […]
Actor Jeff Bridges reveals Lymphoma blood cancer
by David Wallace 2022 Update – Jeff Bridges Says He is feeling Terrific after going into Remission following Lymphoma Battle Jeff Bridges is sharing a positive health update two years after revealing he was diagnosed with lymphoma. In September 2021, the actor, 72, announced he is in remission — and now, months later, Bridges says he feels “terrific.” During […]
Virtual MPN Support Systems for Cancer Patients
PV Reporter and MPN Cancer Connection are partnering with Imerman Angels and the Cleveland Clinic 4th Angel Mentoring Program to better serve the needs of our growing community. We are very excited to announce these FREE support programs as we continue providing easy access to an expanding network of organizations serving the MPN community – […]
MPN patients have higher risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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 […]
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 […]
06: My Plan to beat Coronavirus Blues
MPN Chronicles Podcast by David Wallace I started 2020 with a goal to lose weight before the pandemic reared its ugly head. I changed the way I was eating, lobbied my hematologist for a change in PV meds (no more Rux/Peg combo, just Pegasys) and I started walking again. When Covid hit, I decided to […]
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 […]
Differential cytokine network profile in Polycythemia Vera and Secondary Polycythemia
Authors: Maira da Costa Cacemiro, Juçara Gastaldi Cominal, Maria Gabriela Berzoti-Coelho, Raquel Tognon, Natalia de Souza Nunes, Belinda Simões, Ítalo Sousa Pereira, Daniela Carlos, Lucia Helena Faccioli, Lorena Lobo de Figueiredo-Pontes, Fabiani Gai Frantz & Fabíola Attié de Castro Scientific Reports volume 10, Article number: 7032 (2020) Abstract Polycythemia vera (PV) is a clonal disorder resulting from neoplastic transformation of hematopoietic stem cells, while secondary polycythemia (SP) is a disease characterized by increased absolute […]
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