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How do you treat myelofibrosis on the 69-year-old male?
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Multiple options: Depending on symptoms, options include transfusions, drugs to stimulate red cell production (erythropoietin, androgens), thalidomide derivatives (lenolidomide, pomalidomide), jak2 inhibitors (jakafi), splenectomy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy (hydroxyurea) or bone marrow transplant.
Answered 3/15/2019
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Agree with Dr. R: This is not a do it yourself matter. The patient should be under the care of a hematologist.
Answered 3/18/2019
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