About
MPN Research Foundation
Partner. Advocate. Friend. At the MPN Research Foundation, we’re committed to standing with you in the fight against polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET) and myelofibrosis (MF) – the group of blood cancers collectively known as myeloproliferative neoplasms.
PROVIDING EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR A BETTER TODAY. INVESTING IN RESEARCH FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.
MPNRF By the Numbers
What is Primary Myelofibrosis (MF)?
Primary Myelofibrosis (MF)
PMF is a chronic blood cancer in which excessive scar tissue forms in the bone marrow and impairs its ability to produce normal blood cells.
What is Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)?
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
Most commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 50, ET is associated with a proliferation of platelet precursors in the bone marrow and complications frequently include blood clotting and/or bleeding.
What is Polycythemia Vera (PV)?
Polycythemia Vera (PV)
The disease is most common in men over the age of 60, but anyone can develop PV. PV patients typically experience an elevated red blood cell count, an elevated platelet count and an enlarged spleen, especially over time.
PATIENT STORIES
With an orphan disease, the support can be hard to find. I found that support at the MPN Research Foundation.
JUAN ALDERETE, PV 06
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Julie and her family joined team MPN and created HikeMF to join the fight against MPNs.
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