PV Pod: Stories from the Marrow

Sep 17 2024 10 ep. 22 mins 1
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The PV Pod: Stories from the Marrow is a podcast about Polycythemia Vera (PV) and is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by PV. Each episode, The PV Pod: Stories from the Marrow strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the community. Transparency Statement: The PV Pod: Stories from the Marrow is produced by Believe Limited and made possible by PharmaEssentia. Visit PharmaEssentia.com to learn more. The following PharmaEssentia-supported program is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any medical decisions.

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We’re back with Gary Linehan, an avid hiker living with polycythemia vera (PV) to talk about his incredible hike around Mont Blanc. Gary shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the heartwarming connections he made along the way, emphasizing the importance of living life to the fullest despite a PV diagnosis. Tune in to hear Gary's wisdom, inspiring stories, and how he co

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What to Know about Progression in Polycythemia Vera

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On this episode, Dr. Douglas Tremblay from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City discusses progression in polycythemia vera (PV). He elaborates on the transformation of PV into other diseases such as myelofibrosis and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), different ways progression can be defined, and the factors that contribute to the risk of progression. Dr. Tremblay also addre

What We’ve Learned So Far About Polycythemia Vera

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On this episode, we travel back to our previous episodes to deliver some highlights of what we’ve learned so far. Dr. Prithviraj Bose gives us an overview of polycythemia vera, patient Nick Napolitano discusses his diagnosis, husband and wife team Joe and Patty Monteleone discuss the caregiver/patient relationship, David Wallace talks about his inspiration to create the PV Report

Polycythemia Vera: Treatment Considerations with Dr. Aaron Gerds

Jan 29 2024 21 mins  
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Self Advocacy & Patient Education

Aug 03 2023 23 mins  
Our guest on this episode is David Wallace, founder of The PV Reporter. Diagnosed with polycythemia vera in 2009, David created this website as an MPN (myeloproliferative neoplasm) resource hub and a way to give back to the community. Transparency Statement: The PV Cancer Podcast is produced by Believe Limited and made possible by PharmaEssentia. Visit PharmaEssentia.com to learn

Polycythemia Vera: A Caregiver Experience

Jun 23 2023 29 mins  
On this episode, we’re in conversation with a husband and wife team of Joe and Patty Monteleone. Patty has PV and Joe is her supportive caregiver. We’ll hear about diagnosis both from a patient and supportive caregiver perspective as well as the unique challenges they have experienced. Transparency Statement: The PV Cancer Podcast is produced by Believe Limited and made possib

Polycythemia vera: A Patient Experience

May 22 2023 20 mins  
On this episode, we talk with Nick Napolitano who has polycythemia vera. He talks about his diagnosis, the emotional impact of being diagnosed with PV and some tips on how to deal with this disease. Transparency Statement: The PV Cancer Podcast is produced by Believe Limited and made possible by PharmaEssentia. Visit PharmaEssentia.com to learn more. The following PharmaEssentia-

Polycythemia Vera 101

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Introducing the PV Pod: Stories from the Marrow

Apr 17 2023 1 mins  
The PV Pod: Stories from the Marrow is a podcast about Polycythemia Vera (PV) and is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by PV. Each episode, The PV Pod: Stories from the Marrowstrives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the community. Join us soon for the season