ITP Overview

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ITP Overview

• Patient Perspective
• Joan Young
• President, PDSA

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ITP Overview Patient Perspective

• You are not alone
• ITP effects people differently
• Treatments vary
• Philosophies vary
• The first target is to be safe
• Managing ITP is a balance

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ITP Overview Patient Perspective

• Most everyone hates prednisone
• Almost no one wants a splenectomy
• Treatment philosophies are changing
• Your platelet count can improve
• Answers can come from unusual places
• Your input and lifestyle count