A New Resource for MPN patients
MPN Cancer Connection
Welcome to MPN Cancer Connection, where a brighter future for MPN treatments shines on the horizon with opportunity and resources for improved patient care.
Goals
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MPN patients are in fact “cancer patients” and should have full access to programs and resources available in your area. Greater MPN Awareness via increased media exposure is needed.
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Much needed funding for PV Reporter is also a focus. PV Reporter, one of the most comprehensive patient run MPN websites, offers a wealth of resources and information for MPN patients. Serving our community since 2013.
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MPN Cancer Connection (MPN-CC) is a NON PROFIT (501-c-3) corporation, a public charity. Donations are tax deductible. Help us raise awareness!
Are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) Cancer?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions by newly diagnosed patients, and one not clearly understood by many hematologist at the local level. YES indeed, MPNs including Polycythemia Vera, Myelofibrosis and Essential Thrombocythemia are blood cancers. That is why the term was changed from myeloproliferative disorder to myeloproliferative neoplasm. Check out the video below for a detail explanation by Dr. Stephen Oh.
What Are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms?
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are a group of diseases that affect blood-cell formation. In all forms of MPN, a bone marrow problem leads to increased levels of blood cells circulating in the bloodstream.
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1) “Myelo” refers to bone marrow, which is the body’s blood-cell factory.
2) “Proliferative” refers to the rapid growth and production of cells.
3) “Myeloproliferative” means increased growth and production of bone marrow and blood cells.
4) “Neoplasm” means an abnormal growth of cells, especially as a characteristic of cancer.
2) “Proliferative” refers to the rapid growth and production of cells.
3) “Myeloproliferative” means increased growth and production of bone marrow and blood cells.
4) “Neoplasm” means an abnormal growth of cells, especially as a characteristic of cancer.
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Learn more about MPN (Myeloproliferative Neoplasms)
David Wallace is recognized as a 2016 MPN Hero for his commitment to help newly diagnosed patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) learn about their condition. He founded PV Reporter and MPN Cancer Connection, an informative website and non-profit foundation that provides information and resources for MPN patients.
2018 - Update on the latest Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPNs) research by Dr. Ruben Mesa, Director - UT Health San Antonio Cancer Center.
Blog
August 7, 2018
The largest ever study of its type is the first to definitively show an increased risk of blood cancers in relatives of patients. A team […]
July 16, 2018
Brilliant work by Nathalie Cook lobbying the Australian Government for access to affordable drugs for Cancer Patients Inspiring, tenacious and rewarding work that will benefit the […]
April 9, 2018
Publisher’s Note: My source at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) informed me that “initially MPNs aren’t going to be a primary focus, however, we expect […]
