u/funkygrrl

TL;DR: Nine randomized double-blind studies showed that the stimulants Ritalin and Concerta (methylphenidate) or Focalin (d-methylphenidate) were effective at reducing fatigue in cancer patients. The effects weren't seen until 5 weeks of treatment. It's not recommended as a standalone treatment, but could be a helpful addition to lifestyle changes and therapy like CBT, diet and exercise since they can take months to start having an impact on fatigue.

He was instrumental in advancing MPN treatment, and the first to use interferons. The Silver MPN Center at Weill Cornell was named for him and I believe it was the first center dedicated to MPNs. I was fortunate to meet him at a couple conferences in NYC. His accomplishments in his obituary are too many to list here.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/richard-silver-obituary