Just been reading “Health unlocked” forum and members there have been receiving emails/letters from the NHS advisory that they are to be sent PCR test kits to use if they develop Covid symptoms. This will give them access to antiviral treatments.
I’m very impressed that “big brother” knows who is the most vulnerable and being proactive.
I do wonder what are the chances of us receiving the same care ??
Has anyone heard of anything similar happening in Australia.
Happy and Safe Christmas to all.
Rosie
PCR testing for those with MPNs
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Re: PCR testing for those with MPNs
Hey evening Rosie... 
Yes, in other countries like Europe, UK & USA... much more assistance is available to aid MPNers like ourselves...
Unfortunately, it is more a problem of an "economy of scale"... Here in Oz, we have such a tiny population, and rare blood cancers like ours are virtually unheard of... That's actually one of the main reasons that we now have this website here in Australia, & why I recently did my Fundraising cycle from Sydney to Coffs Harbour, (600kms in 5 Days). All to help us raise funding for MPN Research here in Australia, and of course to keep raising greater 'Awareness' for MPNs.
We did recently donate a small amount to that end to Peter MAC Cancer Foundation in Victoria specifically for MPN Research in Australia. YAY!
Also, they, (Peter MAC), have recently conducted a trial to help Australian cancer patients better fight off COVID-19. Here's a small YouTube for you to see:
Incidentally, I have recently managed to have my 3rd Pfizer, & I barely felt anything at all as far as side-effects were concerned, which is wonderful of course...
Stay happy,safe & well Rosie...
Very best wishes for a happy holiday too...
Steve
Yes, in other countries like Europe, UK & USA... much more assistance is available to aid MPNers like ourselves...
Unfortunately, it is more a problem of an "economy of scale"... Here in Oz, we have such a tiny population, and rare blood cancers like ours are virtually unheard of... That's actually one of the main reasons that we now have this website here in Australia, & why I recently did my Fundraising cycle from Sydney to Coffs Harbour, (600kms in 5 Days). All to help us raise funding for MPN Research here in Australia, and of course to keep raising greater 'Awareness' for MPNs.
We did recently donate a small amount to that end to Peter MAC Cancer Foundation in Victoria specifically for MPN Research in Australia. YAY!
Also, they, (Peter MAC), have recently conducted a trial to help Australian cancer patients better fight off COVID-19. Here's a small YouTube for you to see:
Incidentally, I have recently managed to have my 3rd Pfizer, & I barely felt anything at all as far as side-effects were concerned, which is wonderful of course...
Stay happy,safe & well Rosie...
Very best wishes for a happy holiday too...
Steve