Start Identifying and Tracking Your Symptoms This Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Author: Voices of MPN
There’s a new blood cancer diagnosis approximately every three minutes. Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are a group of rare blood cancers. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an MPN, you are not alone.
Blood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to spread awareness of these rare blood cancers and the effect they may have on your quality of life. This year, Voices of MPN is joined by respected oncology physician assistant Lindsey Lyle, who has dedicated her career to caring for people living with MPNs, to share three important messages:
- Identify and track your symptoms: Describe how they affect your daily life, both physically and emotionally, and give your Healthcare Professional a call whenever you notice any concerning symptoms—even if you don’t think it’s related to your MPN.
- Don’t compare yourself with anyone else: Everyone’s experience with MPNs is different, and because of that, so are the treatment approaches Healthcare Professionals take.
- You are not alone: Even if it may seem like it, you are not alone in this journey. Your loved ones are with you every step of the way, and there are so many others like you living with an MPN. Connect with the MPN community and find resources to help you below.
How You Can Get Involved
Start Tracking Your Symptoms Today
Keep your healthcare team aware of how you feel so that you can have a productive appointment. Download the Voices of MPN Mobile Tracker App to keep track of your symptoms and how they are impacting your daily life.
Attend a Free Patient Meeting
Connect with MPN experts in real time at our free live webinars. Learn how to actively manage your condition and get the support you need.
Join the CHAMPN Program
If you’d like to share your story or get connected with a peer who shares a similar MPN experience, join the CHAMPN Program. With a variety of ways to participate, the CHAMPN program allows patients and caregivers to communicate one-on-one.
Join the Blood Cancer Awareness Month Facebook Live Event
Don’t miss this opportunity to speak up about your symptoms and get your questions answered live by MPN experts. Tune in to a special Voices of MPN Facebook Live event honoring Blood Cancer Awareness Month on September 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET. Make sure to turn on notifications so you get event updates.
Visit the Voices of MPN Facebook event page for more information.
Find an MPN Specialist
Finding the right care is an essential part of managing your MPN. Take charge of your journey by identifying a Healthcare Professional who may be right for you.
Track Your MPN Symptoms
