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Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

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For patients · Essential Thrombocythemia

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for essential thrombocythemia.

For patients · Overt and Prefibrotic Primary Myelofibrosis

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for primary myelofibrosis.

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Treatment Option Overview

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Key Points

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There are different types of treatment for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

The following types of treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:

Watchful waiting

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Phlebotomy

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Platelet apheresis

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Transfusion therapy

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Chemotherapy

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Radiation therapy

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Other drug therapy

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Surgery

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Immunotherapy

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Targeted therapy

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High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant

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New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Treatment for myeloproliferative neoplasms may cause side effects.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Follow-up care may be needed.

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Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

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Treatment of Polycythemia Vera

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Treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia

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Treatment of Primary Myelofibrosis

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Treatment of Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia

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Treatment of Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia

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