What Is Next Generation Sequencing for MPNs?
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Myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) care may include the use of next generation sequencing. Dr. Kristen Pettit from Rogel Cancer Center explains next generation sequencing and how it is used in MPN patient care.
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Dr. Kristen Pettit:
Next generation sequencing or NGS refers to tests done from the blood or the bone marrow that can look for many different genetic mutations at once. So we know that most patients with MPNs will have mutations in either JAK2, CALR, or MPL but many will also have additional genetic mutations.
These additional genetic mutations may be important prognostically as we know is, we know some of these additional genetic mutations can confer either higher or lower risk of the disease progressing over time. So, I think next generation sequencing or NGS panels should be a part of the work up for most patients with MPNs at the time of initial diagnosis, and probably again, at the time that there’s any concern for disease progression in the future.
