In Europe, approximately 30 million people are affected by one of the more than 6,000 known rare diseases. In Austria, there are 400,000 people who have been diagnosed with a rare disease.
Myeloproliferative Neoplasien (MPN) - früher als chronische myeloproliferative Erkrankungen bekannt - sind eine Gruppe verschiedener chronischer Erkrankungen der blutbildenden Zellen im Knochenmark.
Ein kompakter Überblick zu Ursachen, Merkmalen und Besonderheiten dieser seltenen Blutkrebsarten.
What is polycythaemia vera?
Polycythaemia vera (PV) is a chronic disease of the blood-producing cells in the bone marrow. It results in an overproduction of the blood cells that above all affects the red blood cells (erythrocytes).
What is essential Thrombocythaemia?
Essential thrombocythaemia (ET) is a disease of the bone marrow, characterised by a pronounced increase of the number of platelets (thrombocytes) in the blood.
What is primary myelofibrosis?
Primary myelofibrosis (PMF) is a rare, chronic disorder in which the development of fibrosis in the bone marrow interferes with blood cell production, which can lead to anaemia, bleeding, and enlargement of the spleen and liver.
What is Chronic myeloid leukaemia?
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer that belongs to the group of myeloproliferative neoplasms.
In Europa sind ca. 30 Mio. Menschen von einer der über 6.000 bekannten, seltenen Erkrankungen betroffen. In Österreich sind es 400.000 Menschen, bei denen eine seltene Erkrankung diagnostiziert wurde.
Experts answer your questions about the disease polycythaemia vera.
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Patient Consultation Hour
on 7 October 2025
5 to 6pm
On the occasion of the 11th Annual MPN Awareness Day we invited to our traditional MPN Breakfast, a panel discussion with patient advocates, health care professionals and industry representatives, focusing on the topic “Manager of your own disease – benefits & challenges”.
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