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 addresses the significant concern patients have regarding disease progression and the challenges in predicting and preventing it. Furthermore, he explores the role of the JAK2 mutation, inflammation in the bone marrow, and various treatment strategies aimed at controlling the disease and preventing its progression.
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