Grammy and Emmy award winner LeVar Burton's mother faced growing health challenges as she got older—and unfortunately, she did not always stay on top of it and her health suffered greatly. That's why he felt compelled to partner with Incyte on their "You Have To Go To Know Campaign." Many people have avoided visits to their healthcare providers during the pandemic—but delaying those appointments can lead to serious health implications, especially for people with chronic conditions like myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of rare, progressive blood cancers. "As a husband and father, as an employer, it's my personal responsibility to be in the best shape," LeVar says. "Plus, I've got work to do. I'm trying to change the world one story at a time—and so, I need my health in order to do that. We all do. We all have a contribution to make, and we all need to be at our best to do it." LeVar partnered with Incyte to remind patients that the best way to manage their MPNs is through regular appointments with their MPN healthcare team—because when they miss appointments, they miss out on essential conversations. You have to go to know…because your MPN isn't waiting. You can visit VoicesofMPN.com to learn more. #Ad
