#415: MPN Insights - A Nurse’s and Patient’s Perspective

I am so excited about the episode I’ve got for you this week and that’s because it’s a topic that is incredibly close to my heart. As you may know, I’ve been living with a bone marrow disorder and was diagnosed just a few months after I started working as a nurse. Since then, I’ve shared my experiences with this condition on the Straight A Nursing podcast and am delighted to take it even deeper with you this week. In this special episode sponsored by Incyte, I sit down with Becca Claassen, a dedicated oncology nurse with Incyte and a fellow MPN warrior. Join us as we delve into the complexities of living with and caring for patients with this rare form of blood cancer. Not sure what an MPN is? An MPN, or myeloproliferative neoplasm, is a group of rare, chronic blood cancers in which a person’s bone marrow does not function properly. And, as you can imagine, these conditions pose unique challenges for your patients that can range from day-to-day symptom management to reducing the risk of serious thrombotic events. And while I usually teach you about a condition from the perspective of a nurse, this week I’m sharing the patient perspective, too. In this episode, Becca and I not only discuss some key things to know about MPNs and how we have personally navigated our own MPN journeys, but Becca also shares with us a fantastic symptom tracking tool for patients that can really simplify the daunting task of staying on top of MPN symptoms. To access The Voices of MPN Mobile Tracker App, visit VoicesofMPN.com. This episode is a unique blend of professional and personal insights, aimed at deepening understanding so you can be an even more compassionate and competent nurse. 🎧 Listen in to our conversation here [link to episode] Click the link above to listen, and thank you so much for joining me in this deeply personal conversation. Cheering for you always, Nurse Mo __________________________ ⁠Voices of MPN Mobile Tracker App⁠ - Share this tool with your MPN patients so they can track their symptoms and have more meaningful conversations with their care team. 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight A Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices