by Lou Ann Donovan National Blood Cancer Awareness Month is an annual event created by Congress in September 2010 to bring awareness to diseases of the blood, including chronic blood cancers known as Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs). Every three minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) blood cancer […]
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 […]
Repurposed Drug Interferon for the Treatment of Polycythemia Vera
Drug Gives Woman with Polycythemia Vera – Blood Cancer the Gift of Life This patient story was featured on ABC 7, Chicago News. It is encouraging to see MPN patients share their story on the local TV news media. The MPN Research Foundation also covered Karrie’s story in their latest newsletter. I wish more patients […]
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month
by David Wallace MPN Awareness for Blood Cancers in September Two quick items for news update: September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, this is our time to promote MPN – Blood Cancer Awareness….be sure to post one of the many excellent images floating around on your Facebook profile (MPN Research Foundation and LLS have some […]
PV For Newbies – A Patient’s Perspective
by Dave Stewart YOU’VE JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PV… …and now, most likely, you’re looking online for info…anything…to tell you what to expect, what’s next, how long you’re going to live… First things first – Don’t panic.  Easier said than done, but learning how to control your stress and keep it at a healthy level […]
