Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
Patient Stories & MPN Specialist Interviews
Myeloproliferative neoplasms, also referred to commonly as “MPNs,” comprise a group of diseases caused by the bone marrow overproducing red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets.
Three of the most common types of MPNs are essential thrombocythemia (ET), polycythemia vera (PV), and myelofibrosis (MF).
Explore below to read and watch in-depth MPN patient stories and get access to top MPN specialists, who detail the latest on emerging MPN treatments and clinical trials.
Patient Stories
Myelofibrosis patient stories
Mary L.
Diagnosis: Myelofibrosis (MPN)
1st Symptoms: Fatigue, extreme dizziness (later diagnosed as vertigo)
Treatment: Pegasys, hydroxyurea (current)
MPNs Specialist Conversations
Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD
Role: Director, Clinical Research Center for MPNs at MD Anderson; Section Chief, MPNs; Prof., Dept. of Leukemia
Focus: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)
Institution: MD Anderson
Ruben Mesa, MD
Role: Executive Director, Mays Cancer Center; Prof. of Medicine
Focus: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)
Institution: UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson
Myeloproliferative Neoplasm FAQs
Polycythemia Vera Overview
Polycythemia Vera (PV) is a rare, chronic blood disorder. Learn more about PV and frequently asked questions about the disease.
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Overview of MPN Treatments
There are a wide variety of myeloproliferative disorders treatments available to help treat the various symptoms of different MPNs.
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What Are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)?
Learn the basics of what myeloproliferative neoplasms or MPNs are, who's at highest risk, the cause of MPNs, and more.
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Myelofibrosis
Explore myelofibrosis
Myelofibrosis is a rare cancer of the bone marrow. Learn more about myleofibrosis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and more.
Polycythemia Vera
Explore polycythemia vera
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a rare, chronic blood disorder. Learn more about polycythemia vera symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and more.