As myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) carry a heavy symptom burden which can significantly impact a patient's quality of life, hear how multidisciplinary care and psycho-social support can help alleviate this burden for patients. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Sarah Everette, LCSW and oncology social worker at Baptist Health Louisville in Kentucky about how these types of support and coordination can optimize care for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.

"If we get patients into physical therapy or occupational therapy early in their treatment, it helps with outcomes; it helps them [patients] not decondition so easily, especially for elderly populations. However, not only addressing their physical symptoms, but also their mental and emotional health [is important] too, because we know that we are not just caring for one aspect of the person but the whole person." -Sarah Everette, LCSW

Sarah Everette, LCSW

Oncology Social Worker

Baptist Health Louisville

Louisville, KY

Resources:

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (cancersupportcommunity.org)

The Psychosocial and Financial Aspects of Treating Myelofibrosis (accc.org)

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines: Myeloproliferative Neoplasms