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Primary Myelofibrosis: What is life going to be like now?
I was recently diagnosed at 76 years old. I have no symptoms at this time, however google tells me my prognosis is 3 to 5...
Last active: May 30 8:28am
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Any information om using CAR-T cell techniques to treat myelofibrosis
I read about using CAR-T cell techniques to treat myelofibrosis. The link to the information I saw is on the Blood Cancer UK website (The...
Last active: Jun 7 8:23am
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My husband has started taking Vonjo, has anyone taken Vonjo?
My husband has myelofibrosis. Was taking Vidaza it worked for a while. His Doctor started him on Vonjo, does anyone have experience with Vonjo.
Last active: 3 days ago
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Chelation therapy
Patient with primary myelofibrosis with high ferritin levels and was recommended to start chelation therapy. Articles on deferasirox are just as scary as the problems...
Last active: Sep 23 5:09pm
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Massive spleen and dangerous low platelet count
Myelofibrosis. Jakafi Hydrea Enrebic not the answer. Then what is. I am looking for years allready. not using any medicine at this stage
Last active: Sep 8, 2023
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Myeloproliferative neoplasm Anyone else have a similar diagnoses?
Bone marrow consistent with a myeloproliferative neoplasm and the differential includes essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis. MPL mutation testing is positive. No sustainable iron in...
Last active: May 18 11:24am
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Interferon-alpha impact on JAK2 allele ratio?
Anyone with Polycythemia Vera (PV) or Myelofibrosis (MF) with JAK2 verified mutation, please share with me your JAK2 allele ratios while taking Interferon-Alpha (INN). I...
Last active: Dec 18, 2024
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Your tips as I prepare for first phlebotomy
Feb 9, first phlebolotomy (iron is low) Polycythemia Vera and Myelofibrosis - any helpful tips. I have problem with dehydration, (as teenager, I was hospitalized...
Last active: Sep 29 11:29am
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Chemo tablet or splenomegaly to reduce spleen enlargement?
I have a very enlarged spleen from myelofibrosis. Diagnosed in early 2011, I have taken no medication, only specific supplements. Until recently, my Consultant said...
Last active: Apr 4, 2021
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Getting rid of oral thrush: What works?
My mum has had essential thrombocythamia which has now progressed to myelofibrosis. Following a period where she's been very ill she has had the most...
Last active: Sep 3, 2024