Experiences with

Interferon

What type of interferon is best Has anyone been forced to return to HU because interferon did not suit them? Are there any here who had remission after using interferon How long is it best to use interferon ? Thank you in advance ....... This community here is just too good to be true almost .

« The use of interferon for the treatment of myeloproliferative neoplasms has a long tradition.

My hematologist decided to try interferon. Starting it soon kind of scared cause I heard it causes depression and anxiety, also flu like symptoms. Anyone else experienced anything like that while on interferon?

I may have to change from HU after 12 years ( suits me fine but is now possibly causing bcc’s ) to interferon. Has anyone else migrated from hydroxicarbamide to interferon and had any reactions?

I am due my interferon injection on Wednesday. Is it ok to have the interferon injection just before the vaccine injection? Many Thanks x

Hi all I have just read a article about people suffering long Covid mentioning about Interferon Wondering if it has any connection to interferon medication?? Can someone explain what this means to people taking interferon?

forms of interferon (IFN) has provided renewed interest for use of this agent in the clinical setting.

Over five weeks ago I have been placed on Interferon Alpha Injections. At this moment I am only taking half the dosage . Then I have to change the needle the following week and use the other half of the dosage. The needle is slightly larger than the normal needle that is in the packet.

Good morning, would love to hear looking from patients who have moved from Hydroxy to Interferon. I am 48 and been on hydroxy for 4 years but my consultant is now suggesting moving over to interferon.

Has anyone experienced shingles while on Pegasys interferon for essential thrombocythemia ? X

Hi I recently started on interferon switching from Hydrea. I have ET. Since starting interferon l have been having on -going leg pain ( hip and shins) not all the time. First in my left leg then in the right. Wandered if anyone else has had the same. I take paracetamol which helps.

Time on treatment analysis demonstrated that every year on interferon reduced the risk of progression to myelofibrosis (MF) by 9% (HR 0.91 [95% CI, 0.87–0.95]; p < 0.001), and was associated with a mortality risk reduction by 6% per year (HR 0.94 [95% CI, 0.90–0.99]; p < 0.012).

We asked, Does interferon alpha prolong survival and prevent progression in patients with polycythemia vera (PV)? » https://mpn-hub.com/medical-information/does-interferon-alpha-prolong-survival-and-prevent-progression-in-patients-with-pv

We asked, When can we safely discontinue interferon alpha therapy in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms? » https://mpn-hub.com/medical-information/when-can-we-safely-discontinue-interferon-alpha-therapy-in-patients-with-mpn

I was at my hospital for usual bloods pre starting interferon next month. They also tested me for covid antibodies as I had my second jab the week before. Does anyone know what a good value is for the antibodies and is a week to soon for them to have developed fully?

Hi folks Quick question; has anyone had vaccine on weekly interferon injections? If so does it present issues? Apparently people are being asked if they’ve had any injections in the last seven days. Thanks Pete

I am in the process of switching from HU 18 pills per week to interferon. Taking both at present. I had my second injection yesterday and no symptoms no flu like etc However during the night l had bad pain in my leg and hip. It felt a little like swimmers cramp.

« With a diversifying pipeline, the company is evaluating applications for pegylated interferon to address underserved hematologic cancers » https://www.pharmiweb.com/press-release/2021-01-07/pharmaessentia-initiates-pivotal-trial-of-ropeginterferon-alfa-2b-to-treat-essential-thrombocythemia

Evidence suggests that influenza virus variants are more prevalent in pregnant and/or obese individuals due to their impaired interferon response. We have recently shown that the non-allergic, paucigranulocytic subtype of asthma is associated with impaired type I interferon production.

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