Watchful waiting

Source: Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: March 6, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Watchful waiting is closely monitoring a patient's condition without giving any treatment until signs or symptoms appear or change. It is sometimes used to treat chronic myelomonocytic leukemia in patients with no or mild symptoms.

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