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What Is Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorder?
Battling cancer begins with being armed with essential information about the disease.
Myeloproliferative disorders (MPD) are a heterogeneous group of diseases that cause blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets) to grow and develop abnormally. Complications of these rare disorders may be fatal, among which include bleeding complications and leukemia. MPD can occur at any age, has no known cause and a wide range of symptoms and outlooks.
Myeloproliferative Disorders We Treat at New Hope
The main types of myeloproliferative disease are:
Primary Myelofibrosis
In this cancer, the bone marrow produces excess collagen, which limits the production of blood cells.
Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
This rare form of MPD produces too much of a white blood cell called eosinophils.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
In this bone marrow disease, there is a significant growth of abnormal granulocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the bone marrow.
Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia
This rare cancer involves an excess of neutrophils or granulocytic white blood cells.
Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera occurs when the bone marrow creates too many red blood cells.
Essential Thrombocythemia
In this disease, overproduction of platelets causes the blood to develop a sticky, glue-like texture. Thrombocythemia can lead to clogged blood vessels and result in a heart attack or stroke.
Signs of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
It is rare for a myeloproliferative disorder to show early signs and symptoms. As cancer progresses, a patient with MPD may suffer from:
- Frequent infections
- Shortness of breath
- Pallor and weakness
- Recurrent headaches
- Instantaneous bruising
- Prolonged bleeding, even from minor cuts
- Pin-sized red spots under the skin (petechiae)
- Unexplained weight decline and loss of appetite
- Night sweats and fevers
- Enlarged spleen and liver
These myeloproliferative disorder symptoms may signal other health problems. Therefore, speak with your doctor about any physical change or discomfort to receive an accurate diagnosis.
Myeloproliferative Disorder Risk Factors
Environmental exposure to intense radiation, petrochemicals like benzene or toluene, and electrical wiring are significant risk factors for myeloproliferative disorders. Men and women between the ages of 60 and 70 are also at higher risk, including people with a mutation in the JAK2 gene. This gene mutation is acquired, which means patients are not born with it.
Detection and Diagnosis
A physician must have a high degree of experience in MPD to make an accurate diagnosis. He or she will order a complete blood count (CBC) to find any abnormalities in the white or red blood cells, including problems with overproduction. Most times, a bone marrow biopsy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
Myeloproliferative Disorder Alternative Treatments at New Hope
Is your body not responding well to clinical treatments? A unique combination of alternative, conventional, and holistic protocols might do the trick. At New Hope Unlimited, we want to hear your story and offer alternatives to harmful treatments. Our anti-tumor therapies help stimulate the immune system and stop the progression of cancer cells, all while restoring the psychological wellness of a patient. Click Here for more information.
Our Promise
- Advanced Cancer Treatments
- Top-Rated Physicians
- Personal Care
- Patient Satisfaction
Our Top-of-the-Line Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, each private ward is equipped with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group comprised of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
FAQs
1. What specific treatments does New Hope offer?
Click here to learn about our combination of conventional, alternative, and holistic therapies for a myeloproliferative disorder.
2. Are myeloproliferative disorders fatal?
MPDs tend to progress slowly and do not always cause life-threatening symptoms. However, the complications of these conditions may be serious, which include enlargement of the spleen and liver.
3. Are there support groups for people with myeloproliferative disorder?
Several cancer support groups exist across the United States, including those for people with MPD. Do you need help finding support within the MPD community? Click here to get support now.
