Understanding MPNs — Animation
Understanding MPNs — Slide Show
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What are myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)?
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Why and how did my MPN arise?
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How are MPNs diagnosed?
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What are the signs and symptoms of MPNs?
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What are the risks of living with an MPN?
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What are the expectations of living with an MPN?
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How are MPNs treated?
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Ben: How did you find out you had a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN)?
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Ben: What challenges and successes have you had with your MPN treatment?
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Ben: What advice do you have for others on their journey with MPN?
How are MPNs diagnosed? — Expert Video
In this video, Dr. Andrew Kuykendall provides an overview of how myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are diagnosed. He explains that the process often begins with a routine blood test that shows unusually high levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. If an MPN is suspected, further testing is done to look for common genetic mutations such as JAK2, CALR, or MPL, which help confirm the diagnosis. A bone marrow biopsy is also recommended to better understand the disease and identify its specific type, especially if the diagnosis remains uncertain after blood and genetic tests.
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Understanding MPNs — Animation
Understanding MPNs — Slide Show
1.
What are myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)?
2.
Why and how did my MPN arise?
3.
How are MPNs diagnosed?
4.
What are the signs and symptoms of MPNs?
5.
What are the risks of living with an MPN?
6.
What are the expectations of living with an MPN?
7.
How are MPNs treated?
8.
Ben: How did you find out you had a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN)?
9.
Ben: What challenges and successes have you had with your MPN treatment?
10.
Ben: What advice do you have for others on their journey with MPN?
