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James’ story: Navigating life with myelofibrosis
Myelofibrosis is a rare blood cancer that can have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life. James, 73, is a partner in a chartered professional accounting firm. “I love what I do,” he says. …
Mapping Myelofibrosis Podcast
Episode 1: Cheryl Petruk & Jasmine Sahni Episode 1 features Cheryl Petruk, the Founder of the Canadian MPN Research Foundation and also the Executive Director of the Canadian MPN Network. Watch as Cheryl shares her …
How anemia could signal a rare blood cancer
Karen Hawthorne Anemia is one of the most common and serious complications of myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer where too many blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. Iron deficiency symptoms can be severe …