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What cancer would cause myelofibrosis in a 57 year old woman?

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Dr. Sewa Legha
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Medical Oncology 52 years experience
It is a disease: Myelofibrosis is a type of cancer itself although initially it may not show Cancer cells initially. Most such patients develop Leukemia after a period of one to two years. Go see a hematologist if you need further help
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