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Quick Event Links:
>Living with a Blood Cancer: A Comprehensive Patient
Centered Symposium, May 2-4, 2008
Free MPD Patient Conference
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center of Seattle, WA, is hosting a free patient conference Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 8:30 AM - 5PM. Topics will include Current management of Myeloproliferative Disorders, Myelodysplastic Syndromes & Aplastic Anemia.
Click here for the event flyer.
Dr. Ruben Mesa is Tri-ing for an MPD Cure
The Cause
Myeloproliferative disorders (MPD), polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis, are a group of blood cancers for which there is no known cure. MPDs can strike anyone at any time. The discovery of the JAK2 gene mutation in MPD patients, has ushered in an era of great hope for the development of effective treatments, but the need for continued research is essential to learn more about the cause to progress towards a possible cure.
TRI-ing for an MPD Cure
Dr. Ruben Mesa is a hematologist and MPD researcher, who along with Dr. Ayalew Tefferi at the Mayo Clinic, has worked for over 17 years with MPD patients. Both are dedicated to improving treatment options for MPD patients. After observing the struggles endured by MPD patients , Dr. Mesa underwent a personal transformation and lost 130 extra pounds through exercise and diet. On September 7, 2008, Dr. Mesa will race in the ultimate amateur endurance challenge, the Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon (2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles cycling, 26.2 miles running) with a goal of raising $100,000 for MPD research and education, and to raise MPD awareness.
Please join Dr. Mesa in Tri-ing for an MPD cure by donating today.
