Advances in the Polycythemia Vera Paradigm Signal Hope for Providers in Pennsylvania Cluster Area

[Manouche]

« The interferons are our older agents, but they're being studied in new ways. As we have molecular data available to us and as we have better tools to look at the marrow more closely, to assess what's happening, what we're finding is that some of these agents including the interferons, may be altering the natural progression of the disease. This is a tremendous gain in this field for patients with PV. Looking at different types of interferons, of course, is very exciting as well. Not only are some more effective and better tolerated, but even the frequency of treatment becomes much easier for the patient. There are a variety of these agents being studied,”

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[MPort]

Thank you for posting this extract and link. I read the whole report. It offers fascinating insight into the study and treatment of PV. It covers so many areas it is mind blowing. Thank you again.

[hunter5582]

Very interesting. Perhaps the study of PA cluster will yield some clues about the acquisition of the JAK2 mutation.

[Bluetop]

More positive comments about ropeg. Interesting too in terms of trying to identify the cause of PV.