Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)

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December 12th 2024

In Myeloid Neoplasms, Next-Generation Sequencing Can Be Inappropriate—and Money-Wasting

December 10th 2024

ASH 2024 Showcases Real-World Data Demonstrating Efficacy of Ruxolitinib Across Multiple Conditions

December 10th 2024

Genetic Links to High Altitude Found to Reduce Inflammation, Speed Response to PV Therapy

November 29th 2024

Authors Identify Monoclonal Antibody to Selectively Target CALR Mutations in MPNs

November 14th 2024

Studies Highlight Prognostic Value of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in MPNs

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November 3rd 2024

The Importance of Symptomatic Improvement in MPN

October 30th 2024

Treatment Differences for Younger vs Older Patients With MPNs

April 20th 2024

New Data Challenge Traditional Treatment Paradigm in MPNs, Says Dr Raajit Rampal

April 7th 2024

Dr Raajit Rampal Discusses Disease Modification and Emerging Therapies in Polycythemia Vera

April 1st 2024

Emerging Data Continue to Evolve Treatment Utilization in MPNs

March 22nd 2024

Dr Raajit Rampal Highlights Emerging Therapies in MPNs

March 1st 2024

Dr Jennifer Vaughn: Patients With MPN, MDS Should Discuss Long-Term Priorities Upfront

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November 9th 2024

Lower Pharmacy Costs Give Ruxolitinib Edge for Patients With MF and Anemia

Mary Caffrey
Authors found the pharmacy costs for momelotinib were $11,095 higher per month, too much to offset higher transfusion costs for ruxolitinib.
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November 2nd 2024

Age, Race, Insurance Status Can Predict CV Mortality for Those With MPNs

Mary Caffrey
Being married and having insurance can offer emotional support and financial stability to lead to early diagnosis and effective treatment, the authors found.
Polycythemia Vera | Image credit: Elizabeth L. Courville, MD, for ASH Image Bank
October 25th 2024

Exploring Possibilities in Disease Modification in MPNs

Mary Caffrey
Experts are asking whether the study and treatment of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) is ready for a new era with new end points, with data that show how survival benefits are biologically linked to changes in the spleen, reduction in fibrosis, or other responses.
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October 24th 2024

Recognizing Symptoms of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and Clinical Trial Challenges

Mary Caffrey Laura Joszt, MA
There can be a delay in diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasms as the symptoms of the diseases can be variable and common, such as fatigue, migraines, and difficulty concentrating, explained Ruben Mesa, MD, of Atrium Health.
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October 14th 2024

Update: Ruxolitinib Beats Best Available Therapy in Treating Polycythemia Vera

Mary Caffrey
Investigators added more data to an analysis first published in 2020 and got the same result: ruxolitinib beats other treatments for polycythemia vera.
Aaron Gerds, MS, MS | Image credit: Cleveland Clinic
October 11th 2024

NCCN Guidelines for MPN Reflect New Drugs, Focus on Clinical Trials

Interview by Mary Caffrey
An August 2024 update to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines for treatment of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) calls puts a priority on clinical trials, even preferring them to FDA-approved therapies in some cases. Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, of Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute discusses the updates and what's in the pipeline for MPN treatment.
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September 25th 2024

Korean Study Finds DOAC Use “Seems Effective” in Patients With MPNs

Mary Caffrey
A study based on a decade's worth of Korean insurance data found that use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) to address atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) is effective, with acceptable bleeding risk.
Can Vaccines Be Developed for MPNs? Study Examines the Challenges
September 18th 2024

Can Vaccines Be Developed for MPNs? Study Examines the Challenges

Mary Caffrey
Researchers from Bulgaria conduct an analysis of the potential for therapeutic vaccines in by comparing testing results for patients from their country with an international data set.
Bone marrow from patient with PMF
September 12th 2024

Review Explores Cardiovascular Risk in Certain Patients With MPNs

Mary Caffrey
Inflammation and genetic mutations can drive cardiovascular complications in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, which include disorders such as polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and primary myelofibrosis.
Myelofibrosis | Image credit: ASH Image bank
September 5th 2024

In Myelofibrosis, Ruxolitinib Before and After Allo-HSCT May Improve Success Rate

Mary Caffrey
A review by authors from China examines evidence involving different treatment approaches.
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April 25th 2024

Lack of Mutations Associated With Favorable Prognosis in MPN-U

Laura Joszt, MA
While the Dynamic International Prognostic Scoring System and bone marrow blasts may predict overall survival, the lack of certain mutations is also associated with a better prognosis for myeloproliferative neoplasm, unclassifiable (MPN-U).
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April 12th 2024

Utilization of Momelotinib for Myelofibrosis With Anemia Can Result in Small Savings

Laura Joszt, MA
The introduction of momelotinib to treat myelofibrosis with anemia can result in small savings due to reduced transfusion-related costs, according to a budget impact model.
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April 6th 2024

Follow-Up Needs for Blood Cancer Survivors May Determine Best Type of Provider

Laura Joszt, MA
Differing characteristics of the patient and their disease may mean certain providers—academic oncologists, community oncologists, and primary care physicians—may be best suited for follow-up care.
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March 27th 2024

Younger Patients With PV May Benefit From Earlier Treatment With Cytoreductive Therapies

Laura Joszt, MA
For most patients younger than age 60 with polycythemia vera (PV) who are not considered high risk, cytoreductive therapies are withheld despite being highly effective.
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March 26th 2024

Pegylated Interferons Have Promise but Also Unmet Potential in MPNs

Jared Kaltwasser
Despite potential benefits, the therapy remains in limited use for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
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March 16th 2024

Disease-, Age-, Genomic-Specific Factors Increase Risk of ET, PV, PrePMF Developing Into Overt MF

Laura Joszt, MA
New research highlights the factors that increase the likelihood that essential thrombocytopenia (ET), polycythemia vera (PV), and prefibrotic primary myelofibrosis (PrePMF) will evolve into overt myelofibrosis (MF).
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March 13th 2024

Patients With MPNs Have Increased Risk of Thrombosis, Hemorrhage, Leukemic Transformation

Laura Joszt, MA
Compared with matched controls, patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) had a higher risk of developing thrombosis, hemorrhage, and leukemic transformation, according to a longitudinal cohort study.
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March 8th 2024

AYA With MPN Face Psychological Needs That Are Poorly Understood

Laura Joszt, MA
A review of research confirms that adolescents and young adults (AYA) with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) face psychological burdens but the exact burden is poorly understood.
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March 6th 2024

NCCN Lists Ropeginterferon Alfa-2B as Preferred First-Line Cytoreductive Therapy for Polycythemia Vera

Ashling Wahner
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends ropeginterferon alfa-2b as first-line cytoreductive therapy for polycythemia vera.
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December 7th 2023

Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Polycythemia Vera

Pearl Steinzor
Polycythemia vera (PV) therapy should aim to identify cardiovascular risk factors, according to one review.
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November 17th 2023

Enhancing Outcomes and Quality of Life for Patients With Myelofibrosis

Pearl Steinzor
A phase 3 trial in symptomatic and anemic patients with myelofibrosis (MF) met its primary end point, seeing a significant symptom reduction at 24 weeks with momelotinib vs danazol.
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October 24th 2023

The Effects of Aging on Profiling Epigenetic Changes in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Pearl Steinzor
Researchers identified distinct patterns of epigenetic dysregulation in myeloproliferative neoplasms.
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May 15th 2023

Review Highlights Features, Treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome in MPNs

Gianna Melillo
Budd-Chiari syndrome and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are rare, which means available data are limited.
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November 12th 2020

Integrative Medicine Shows Benefits for Patients With MPNs

Jaime Rosenberg
A recent survey of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms found integrative medicine interventions improved symptom burden, fatigue, depression, and improved quality of life.
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