Supportive care

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

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

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Supportive care is given to lessen the problems caused by the disease or its treatment. Supportive care may include transfusion therapy or drug therapy, such as antibiotics to fight infection.

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