microscope view of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Unlocking Answers in MPN

A collection of resources developed and dedicated to raising awareness about a group of blood cancers known as Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) through shareable content. Unlocking Answers in MPN has been developed under the auspices of Cancer Support Community along with the generous support of Incyte and several partner advocacy organizations.

What Are MPNs?

Myeloproliferative neoplasms are a group of blood cancers that cause the body to overproduce blood cells in the bone marrow due to genetic mutations originating in stem cells.

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)

A group of blood cancers that cause the body to overproduce blood cells in the bone marrow due to genetic mutations originating in stem cells.

Polycythemia Vera (PV)

A rare type of blood cancer that occurs when the body makes too many red blood cells.

Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)

A rare type of blood cancer that occurs when the body makes too many platelets, the part of the blood needed for clotting.

Myelofibrosis (MF)

A rare blood disease that develops when the bone marrow makes too many blood cells.