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Demystifying the Bone Marrow Biopsy: What Every MPN Patient Should Know

Aug 10, 2026
12:00PM - 01:00PM EDT
Online Event
Overview

Join the HealthTree Foundation for an empowering webinar on demystifying bone marrow biopsies, managing procedure anxiety, and exploring the future of MPN care.

What We’ll Cover:

  1. Necessity & Frequency: Why bone marrow biopsies are performed and how often they are truly needed.

  2. Self-Advocacy & Comfort: How to speak up in the clinic to request proper local pain management or sedation.

  3. The Future of MPN Tracking: Are liquid biopsies (blood tests) close to replacing traditional bone marrow draws?

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Agenda
12:00 PM
Introductions
Dalton Bean

Dalton introduces the agenda of the event and featured speaker Gabriela Hobbs, MD

12:05 PM
Presentation
Gabriela Hobbs

Dr. Hobbs talks about bone marrow biopsy for MPN patients

12:35 PM
Questions & Answers
Audience

Bring your questions!

Speakers & Moderators
Healthtree contact Dalton Bean

Dalton Bean

Dalton joined HealthTree in 2024 as the MPNs and MDS Program Manager. He is passionate about helping patients gain a better understanding of their health and treatment and sees it as a way to help empower individuals and their families who are affected by these diseases. Prior to joining HealthTree Dalton earned a Master’s Degree in Oncological Sciences while studying various different blood cancers. When not interacting with patients he is an avid snowboarder and hiker.
Healthtree contact Gabriela Hobbs

Gabriela Hobbs

Dr. Hobbs is a hematology-oncology physician who specializes in the care of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), chronic myeloid leukemia and leukemia. She is an active clinical researcher and lead the MPN research program at MGH; she has lead several clinical trials and participate in translational research for MPN. In addition, Dr. Hobbs is the clinical director for the adult leukemia service at MGH.   Dr. Hobbs strives to provide compassionate care for each patient and their family and works to tailor therapy to meet each patient's individual needs.