What are myeloproliferative neoplasms?
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are a group of blood cancers that begin with an abnormal change in a stem cell in the bone marrow. This change causes the bone marrow to make too many of any one or more kinds of blood cells.
This group of blood disorders includes polycythemia vera, essential (primary) thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis.
This group of blood disorders includes polycythemia vera, essential (primary) thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis.
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In Canada, it is estimated that up to 1,500 new cases of MPN are diagnosed per year.
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Resources on Myeloproliferative neoplasms
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Understanding clinical trials
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Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant
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Types of blood cancer treatments
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Shared Decision Making: Discussion tool for people with a blood cancer
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Dr. Dawn Maze Podcast - Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN): Progress in treatment
In the last 10 years, there have been many advancements in the treatment of MPNs. In combination with a better overall understanding of its causes and w…
Myelofibrosis: A Conversation with Doug Chisolm
Ever since he was diagnosed with myelofibrosis 20 years ago, Doug Chisolm has tried to live every day to the fullest, even spending all his retirement s…
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Understanding Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Diagnosis, Treatments and Follow Up Care
Dr. Lynda Foltz reviews the different types of MPNs, diagnosis, treatment options and aspects of follow-up care.
There are four main types of MPN.
The treatment for MPN varies according to the type and stage of the disease with the goal of slowing or stopping the disease from becoming acute myeloid leukemia (AML). After treatment, many people get relief from the symptoms of MPN. You may find that knowing more about the disease and its treatment can help you cope.
Four main types of myeloproliferative neoplasms
Essential thrombocythemia (ET)
Myelofibrosis (MF)
Polycythemia Vera (PV)
Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia (CNL)
