In Conversation With … CNS Avril Gleeson, Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland, who talks to Nona about the telephone clinic for reviewing MPN patients, which was set-up before the COVID pandemic, and the benefits for the patients, particularly patients who have challenges travelling to the hospital, or patients who are working…
Exciting news! MPN Voice is launching a young patient network that aims to bring together and support young people with MPNs. We know that being diagnosed at an early age can bring a unique set of questions, challenges, concerns, and experiences. That’s why we’re creating a space where young people can meet and connect with…
If you follow MPN Voice on social media, you’ll have seen that the charity has recently announced the first of a series of patients’ forums taking place this year. In addition to the big ‘Living with MPNs Day’ held annually in London, MPN Voice runs a number of regional forums in different parts of the…
In Conversation With … Dr Nauman Butt, Consultant Haematologist, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool, who talks to Nona about side effects of MPNs and medications, particularly skin complications of itch (pruritus) and skin cancers. Dr Butt talks about the increased risk factors for skin cancers (non-melanomas) for MPN patients from sun exposure and some treatments,…
The video of the MPN Voice patients’ ‘virtual’ forum, held on Thu 12 Jan 23, is now available to view. This online forum focused on Menopause, HRT and MPNs, with guest speaker Debra Holloway, Nurse Consultant Gynaecology, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Also on the panel were Prof Claire Harrison and ANP Claire…
In Conversation With … Maz Campbell-Drew, ET patient and MPN Voice administrator, who talks to Nona about her ET diagnosis in 2003 to the present time, and being the MPN Voice administrator. Maz says she found MPN Voice, or MPD Support as it was then called, in 2008, as she was starting Hydroxycarbamide and wanted…
Living with an MPN means regular appointments with a haematology team for tests and check-ups. It can be daunting facing your first consultation. But even for patients who are frequent flyers, well-seasoned in what to expect, they can be stressful situations for you and your family. Whilst a doctor’s schedule is filled with back-to-back consultations,…
Hello everyone It’s that time of year again for the round-up of the MPN Voice year, and once again it has been an amazing year, we started off the year with some uncertainty and trepidation about COVID and end it on a much more positive note. With the easing of the COVID restrictions life was…
MPN Voice provides support to patients and their families across the world who have been diagnosed with rare blood cancers called Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. The chronic nature of these diseases mean that it is very important for those affected to maintain a healthy lifestyle and look after their general wellbeing. Nutrition plays a key role and…
The MPN Voice Fundraising Team would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who took part in fundraising events and made donations in 2022, and to all your amazing supporters for their generosity. We were delighted that 2022 saw the return to some amazing fundraising events, as we, with caution, started to return…