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Module 1: Understanding MPNs

This slide show helps you learn about myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). It explains the different types [essential thrombocythemia (ET), polycythemia vera (PV), and myelofibrosis (MF)], and what they mean for your health. You'll also find out about possible causes, signs and symptoms, how doctors make a diagnosis (including bone marrow biopsy), and treatment options.

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This educational activity has been developed by MPN Research Foundation in collaboration with Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Disc Medicine, Incyte, Merck and PharmaEssentia.

Thank you to the funders of You And MPN. All content is developed independently by MPN Research Foundation and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., in collaboration with an Expert Faculty group; funders are allowed no influence on the content of You And MPN: Animated Patient^® Guide to Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.

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This website is part of the Animated Patient^® series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.