by David Wallace updated July 10, 2025 This is no wonderful “epiphany moment” article, just a quick report on a real myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) symptom I experience from time to time. Many mornings, I make a healthy smoothie to get me up and rolling. This morning I grabbed the wrong ingredient and sprinkled it in […]
MPN Self Advocacy and Education: A Chat with David Wallace
PV Reporter and MPN Cancer Connection founder David Wallace is interviewed on “PV Pod: Stories from the Marrow.” In the newly released podcast, we shed light on MPN self-advocacy and education on myeloproliferative neoplasms. Helpful tips from the podcast: “It’s normal to be depressed and angry about the situation. I think seeking help is very […]
Observational Study Reveals Differences between Aquagenic and Non-aquagenic Itching in MPNs
Abstract Background Pruritus is a frequent symptom experienced by patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). Aquagenic pruritus (AP) is the most common type. The Myeloproliferative Neoplasm-Symptom Assessment Form Total Symptom Score (MPN-SAF TSS) self-report questionnaires were distributed to MPN patients before consultations. Objectives The aim of this study was to assess clinical incidence (phenotypical evolution and […]
MPN’s and Alzheimer’s: Is there a connection?
by David Wallace and Lou Ann Donovan Chronic inflammation is increasingly understood as a significant factor in the progression of many diseases, including Alzheimer’s and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of blood cancers[1][2]. Myeloid blood cells, which are overproduced in MPNs, have been associated with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a link between these conditions[3]. Emerging evidence […]
9 Tips for Reducing Risks of Thrombosis in MPNs
by David Wallace Understanding Thrombosis in MPN Patients Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are a group of chronic blood cancers that affect the normal functioning of blood cells. People living with MPNs, such as polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and myelofibrosis (MF), have an increased risk of developing blood clots, or thrombosis. Thrombosis can lead to […]
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