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MPN Research Foundation
Partner. Advocate. Friend. At the MPN Research Foundation, we’re committed to standing with you in the fight against polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET) and myelofibrosis (MF) – the group of blood cancers collectively known as myeloproliferative neoplasms.
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RECENT NEWS
MPN NEWS | May 3, 2021
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MPN NEWS | May 3, 2021
June 2011 A new internet monthly MPN magazine, MPN Forum was pubished Wedsnesday, June 15. The premier issue features Dr. Claire Harrison on rethinking MPNs, a tribute to Karl, plus features, columns and photos from the MPN Community. Check out this great new resource at www.mpnforum.com
QUESTIONS REMAIN ON PENNSYLVANIA PV CLUSTER
MPN NEWS | May 3, 2021
May 2011 The cluster of polycythemia vera that has been identified in the area surrounding a Superfund site in Pennsylvania has produced some questions on whether PV may be under-diagnosed. One investigator, Dr. Roda, has suggested that the prevalence of PV has been steady, but not diagnosed as widely as it is now that there… Read More »QUESTIONS REMAIN ON PENNSYLVANIA PV CLUSTER
What is Primary Myleofibrosis (MF)?
Primary Myleofibrosis (MF)
PMF is a chronic blood cancer in which excessive scar tissue forms in the bone marrow and impairs its ability to produce normal blood cells.
What is Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)?
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
Most commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 50, ET is associated with a proliferation of platelet precursors in the bone marrow and complications frequently include blood clotting and/or bleeding.
What is Polycythemia Vera (PV)?
Polycythemia Vera (PV)
The disease is most common in men over the age of 60, but anyone can develop PV. PV patients typically experience an elevated red blood cell count, an elevated platelet count and an enlarged spleen, especially over time.
PATIENT STORIES
With an orphan disease, the support can be hard to find. I found that support at the MPN Research Foundation.
JUAN ALDERETE, PV 06

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Julie and her family joined team MPN and created HikeMF to join the fight against MPNs.
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