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. […]
New MPN Drug Treatments in Development
by David Wallace What are some of the latest combination drug treatments in development for MPN? Find out the latest on combination add-on strategies to JAK inhibitors and other new agents. Two combination therapies for Myelofibrosis look promising as they move into phase 3 clinical trials. They include adding CPI-0610 (a bromodomain, BET, inhibitor) and […]
MPN Focus Fall2016 – MD Anderson Newsletter – Itching Tips, PV Reporter
The Zyrtec and Zantac combo is helping MPN patients get relief from Itching! Note: Download PDF is a small icon on the top of the gray title bar, just below.
Mast Cells and Histamine in MPN Related Itching Explained
Publisher’s Note: PV Reporter is very pleased to welcome Kate Newberry as contributing writer. She is collaborating with me on the Mast Cell Mania series providing the “medical commentary.” Kate Newberry is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Leukemia at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center collaborating with Dr. Srdan Verstovsek, […]