What is palliative care? Palliative care (from the Latin term “to cloak”) is any form of medical care or treatment that concentrates on reducing the severity of disease symptoms, rather than striving to halt, delay, or reverse progression of the disease itself or provide a cure. Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNS), may at some point…
Why reduce stress? In modern societies many people prioritise work and productivity, sometimes at the expense of caring for their overall health. This can causes us to experience stress. What’s more, chronic illness can exacerbate these stresses and make us feel overwhelmed. In patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) it’s important to aim for a balanced…
The hospice care philosophy sees death as a normal part of living. Hospice services help a dying person to be comfortable during his or her last days or hours. Hospice care is an approach that sees death as a natural part of life and does not seek to prolong life or death. Hospice services also support…
In some cases for myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) patients, the time will come when you may wish to take stock as treatment becomes less effective. Sometimes there aren’t always easy answers when it comes to treating MPNs. If you or a friend or family member is diagnosed with advanced stages of myelofibrosis (MF) or has developed…
If you’ve experienced a blood clot, treatment and support can help. Many people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) experience clots. Clots can affect people with any type of MPN at any age. Clots can also occur in many different blood vessels in the body. What causes clots? Clots occur in people with MPNs because their blood…