Simple Summary The myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are chronic blood cancers characterized by elevated blood cell counts and, after decades, the development of bone marrow failure. Blood clots are common and contribute massively to the symptom burden. Treatment with interferon (IFN) alpha-2 normalizes elevated blood cell counts within weeks to months. This treatment has been used […]
BESREMi, Ropeginterferon FDA approved Treatment for PV
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 […]
