Brielle Benyon
Myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) symptoms can often appear as another condition, making it essential that patients find a cancer care team that they trust and can have open communication with, according to Patrick Buxton.
Buxton, who is a clinical nurse manager at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle and a 2023 MPN Hero, explained that certain side effects like constant fatigue could mimic conditions such as depression. That is why it is important for patients to work with their oncology team to establish a baseline of lab results and symptoms and keep them up to date on how they are feeling.