Videos

Polycythemia Vera: How to Diagnose

January 8th 2025, 3:23pm

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A panelist discusses how patients with polycythemia vera (PV) often present with diverse symptoms ranging from fatigue and itching to cardiovascular complications, leading doctors to conduct specific diagnostic tests including complete blood counts, JAK2 mutation analysis and bone marrow biopsies, although diagnosis can be challenging due to symptom overlap with other conditions and varying presentation patterns.

Putting an Emphasis on Patient Collaboration in MPN Treatment

January 6th 2025, 2:00pm

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Dr. Richard “Rick" Winneker discussed advice that he would provide to patients faced with a myeloproliferative neoplasm diagnosis.

AYA Patients With Cancer, ‘In Between’ Kids and Adults, Face Unique Concerns

January 3rd 2025, 10:00pm

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Ann Graham of MIB Agents discussed some of the challenges adolescent and young adult patients deal with after cancer diagnoses.

CAR T-Cell Therapy Yescarta Continues to Demonstrate Durable Responses in Follicular Lymphoma

January 3rd 2025, 8:00pm

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Dr Sattva S. Neelapu discusses data from the ZUMA-5 trial investigating the CAR T-cell therapy Yescarta in relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma.

Symptoms Associated With Polycythemia Vera

January 2nd 2025, 7:55pm

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A panelist discusses how polycythemia vera (PV) symptoms can vary significantly among patients, but commonly include headaches, dizziness, itching (especially after warm baths), fatigue and visual disturbances, with some patients experiencing more severe manifestations like blood clots while others may be relatively asymptomatic.

A Commitment to New Therapies for MPN Despite Scientific Challenges

January 2nd 2025, 2:00pm

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One research noted the persistent efforts to develop new treatments for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a commitment that remains strong despite some setbacks.

A Patient's Self-Advocacy Leads to an Essential Thrombocythemia Diagnosis in Her 30s

January 1st 2025, 3:00pm

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While in nursing school, a patient recognized potential signs of a blood disorder and advocated for further testing, leading to an early diagnosis of essential thrombocythemia.

Asking Questions About Treatment Options for MPN

December 31st 2024, 10:00pm

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A patient with MPN urges others to ask questions about treatment options, which may also include inquiring about clinical trials.

How Five-Fraction SBRT Compares With Traditional Radiation in Prostate Cancer

December 27th 2024, 10:00pm

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Treatment with five-fraction SBRT for prostate cancer may be more convenient than receiving traditional radiation therapy techniques, an expert said.

Driven by Experience: How a Caregiver Became an MPN Advocate

December 27th 2024, 2:00pm

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An MPN advocate used his personal experiences to inform his dedication to patient-centered research and support programs for patients.