As myeloproliferative neoplasms carry a significant symptom burden and oftentimes can require lifelong care coordination and close monitoring, hear how a strong multidisciplinary approach can impact shared decision-making and patient engagement. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with speaks with Andrew Kuykendall, MD, assistant member of the Department of Malignant Hematology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla. and Katherine Mast, BSN, RN at Moffit Cancer Center about the impact of multidisciplinary coordination on patient care and outcomes for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.

“When we talk about shared-decision making, I think we can talk about it in the sense of sharing that decision-making with the patient, and also sharing it with the entire [multidisciplinary] team. We like to create that engagement where we [the multidisciplinary team] are all there together—to recount what is going on, refocus what our goals of therapy are, discuss what the different options are, and then put it in the patient’s hands to say ‘of these options, what do you think makes the most sense for what your goals are?’” – Andrew Kuykendall, MD

“Where we can make some of the biggest impact is having people on our team who really understand what it’s like to have an MPN because we see this group of patients constantly. Having one person that they can come to is wonderful, but having multiple people that are on their team that they know are there to help and answer questions can be really profoundly impactful, especially if they have a rare disease and their local hematologist/oncologist may not know as much about it.” – Katherine Mast, BSN, RN

This is the third video podcast in a four-episode series on myeloproliferative neoplasms in connection with the education program “Advancing Care for Patients with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs).” This episode is supported by Incyte.

Guests:

Andrew Kuykendall, MD,

Assistant Member, Department of Malignant Hematology

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL

Katherine Mast, BSN, RN

Registered Nurse

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL

Resources:

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (cancersupportcommunity.org)

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines: Myeloproliferative Neoplasms