65% of MPN, Cancer Patients report Insomnia, Sleep Problems by Heidi Cascarano Many people struggle with sleep disturbances, and we all know that lack of quality sleep can lead to daytime fatigue, diminished quality of life, and other health problems. What’s worse is that the effects of poor quality sleep can, in turn, further disrupt […]
Chronic Pain in Over 50 percent of MPN Cancer patients
Part 4 in a New Series: “Addressing MPN Symptoms” Prevalence of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors in the United States Jiang C, Wang H, Wang Q, Luo Y, Sidlow R, Han X. Prevalence of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors in the United States. JAMA Oncol. Published online June […]
Targeted therapies for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms MPNs
Abstract The discovery of JAK2V617F and the demonstration that BCR-ABL-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are driven by abnormal JAK2 activation have led to advances in diagnostic algorithms, prognosis and ultimately also treatment strategies. The JAK 1/2 inhibitor ruxolitinib was a pivotal moment in the treatment of MPNs, representing the first targeted treatment in this field. Despite a […]
What I Learned from going through Stem Cell Transplant for Myelofibrosis
No Time Like the Present – To Kick Cancer’s Butt by Heidi Cascarano It wasn’t in the plans. I had lived with the diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera, and then Myelofibrosis for 9 years. I was told I could live several years with them and that progression was the exception. My hope was amplified by my […]
03: Learn Benefits of Becoming your own MPN Patient Advocate
MPN Chronicles Podcast – 03, PV Reporter, Day 3, 2nd Trip to ER in 3 Days by David Wallace Chest pain continued to worsen after 1st trip to the ER, 2 days earlier. This was an immediate cause for immediate concern and a return trip to the ER on day 3 with Polycythemia Vera (PV). […]
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