« Writing a [rare disease] into a main character plot on daytime soap opera to our knowledge is unprecedented,” Prasad said »
« The episode describes polycythemia vera, and depicts a blood clot one of General Hospital’s lead characters, Anna Devane, experienced as a consequence of the cancer. Devane’s doctor warns her that if she leaves her disease untreated, she may suffer a heart attack or stroke. When the doctor suggests she start on the usual treatments for the disease — anticoagulation drugs and drawing blood, Devane asks “But this protocol sounds like you are treating the symptoms of this cancer; how do we beat it?”
According to Prasad’s paper, these comments “may constitute subtle promotion of ruxolitinib.”
First time Ruxolitinib and what to make note of, from Vietnam - a case of interest/study
Advice for Patients with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms - 19th March 2020
Blood work with a possible change in doctor's
Sarcoma and my daughter
