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Small Actions Make a Big Difference in the MPN Community

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  • Patient involvement in the MPN community enhances emotional well-being and empowerment.
  • Support groups and community activities provide a platform for sharing experiences and resources.
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Any action, larger or small, can make a major impact in the lives of patients with a myeloproliferative neoplasm.

Any patient involvement in the myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) community can make a profound impact on the lives of individuals with the disease, explained Jean Diesch, the founder of the Pittsburgh-area MPN Family Support Group.

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