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|Videos|December 21, 2016
Ann Brazeau on the Importance of MPN Support Groups
Author(s)Ann Brazeau
Ann Brazeau, founder and CEO of MPN Advocacy & Education International and a 2016 MPN Hero, discusses the importance and benefits of MPN support groups.
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Ann Brazeau, founder and CEO of MPN Advocacy & Education International and a 2016 MPN Hero, discusses the importance and benefits of MPN support groups.
For patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, it is essential to know that there is a safe place to share stories with other patients, get educated on their disease and learn about nearby doctors and treatment options. Brazeau mentioned that there is a growing number of researchers and clinicians in the field, and support groups can help match patients with these resources.
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