‘Knowledge is power’ and in the case of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) a sensible step to take in order to maintain optimal health. We strongly advise you and anyone caring for you to play it safe by learning the signs of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), stroke and heart attack. Deep vein thrombosis A…
Your myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) is just one part of your whole health picture. As an MPN patient, it’s important to focus on more than just your MPN, and here’s why: MPNs make your blood “sticky,” affecting blood flow. This can put you at a higher risk of thrombotic events such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT),…
Everyone is aware of the saying ‘you are what you eat’ and for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) it is vitally important to pay attention to pursuing as healthy a diet as possible as good nutrition can help to prevent clots. Dr Maria L. Collazo-Clavell of the Mayo Clinic MD (Medical Doctor) contributed these nutrition…
Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) may feel that exercise and staying active is the last thing that they want to do, especially with the extreme fatigue reported by up to 80% of MPN patients. However medical carers in this field have observed that staying active keeps you mobile, improves circulation and reduces fatigue.Here are some…
These relaxation podcasts have been produced for people with MPNs, by Paul, who is a psychologist and hypnotherapist and also a MPN patient, diagnosed with Myelofibrosis (MF). He has spent 10 years helping his clients to remove and deal with all sorts of life altering events and has produced these podcasts for MPN patients to…
Reflexology and massage therapy are two complementary therapies that have been used by some patients with a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) to alleviate some of the side effects that may accompany living with a chronic illness; pain, fatigue, low mood, stress, circulatory problems etc. Massage therapy Used for centuries, this is a system of treatment that…
There is no universal definition of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), and there are sometimes misunderstandings over what complementary therapies actually are and the distinct differences with alternative therapies. From a medical view point complementary therapies are any treatments that run alongside conventional treatments for people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), whilst alternative therapies is usually…
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…