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What cancer would cause myelofibrosis in a 57 year old woman?
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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
Answered 12/23/2014
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