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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for primary myelofibrosis.
Source: Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The prognosis depends on:
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the age of the patient
the number of abnormal red blood cells and white blood cells
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the number of blasts in the blood
whether there are certain changes in the chromosomes
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whether the patient has signs such as fever, drenching night sweats, or weight loss
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