Chet Lemon, a beloved former Major League Baseball outfielder and 1984 World Series winner, died at the age of 70. Lemon passed on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after a decades-long battle with polycythemia vera (PV), a rare blood disorder, and its associated complications. Lemon, a three-time All-Star, was diagnosed with polycythemia vera in 1990, toward […]
Gut Microbiome and Polycythemia Vera: What You Should Know
by David Wallace Recent research has uncovered significant differences in the gut microbiota of individuals with polycythemia vera (PV) compared to healthy individuals. Polycythemia vera, an uncommon blood cancer classified as a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), causes abnormal blood cell growth and is characterized by chronic inflammation. The Importance of Gut Health Your gut microbiota, the […]
PV Remission to Recovery: Overcoming Life’s Challenges
by David Wallace A New Year, a New Perspective As 2025 begins, I’ve been reflecting on the unpredictable journey of aging—a path that’s less about smooth sailing and more about navigating challenges. After four years living in remission from polycythemia vera (PV), I’ve come to understand that maintaining good health requires resilience to overcome challenges […]
How Does Polycythemia Vera Differ from Polycythemia?
by David Wallace Polycythemia: A Comprehensive Overview Polycythemia is defined as having an abnormally high number of red blood cells in the blood—derived from the Latin “poly” (many), “cyte” (cell), and “hemo” (blood). This general term encompasses various conditions leading to this hematological abnormality. Polycythemia Vera (PV) fits under this umbrella but has its own […]
What Rare Disease Day Means to Me
by David Wallace Hi, my name is David, and I am a polycythemia vera (PV) warrior. PV is a rare blood cancer. To me, living with a rare disease is not just a medical journey; it’s a testament to resilience and the power of community. Rare Disease Day, for me, is more than just a […]
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