Episode 78: Polycythemia Vera - Turns out a little extra can hurt

14/08/2025 13 min Temporada 1 Episodio 78
Episode 78: Polycythemia Vera - Turns out a little extra can hurt

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Polycythemia Vera: What is it? What Causes it? What are the symptoms? In this episode, we will discuss the history of Polycythemia Vera, talking about some of the treatment options, and how it is diagnosed. Tune in to learn more!
 
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Resources:
MPN Research Foundation (international): https://mpnresearchfoundation.org/ 
Blood Cancer UK: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/ 
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References:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41375-021-01401-3 
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Polycythemia_vera_historical_perspective 
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/symptoms-causes/syc-20355850 
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/jak2/#conditions 
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355855 
https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-polycythemia-vera/calistylie 
https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/polycythaemia-vera-pv/ 
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/facts-about-blood-and-blood-cells 
 
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