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Can Myelofibrosis get worse

Updated: 11/16/2022

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Myelofibrosis can progress to acute lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma

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Is idiopathic myelofibrosis fatal?

Idiopathic myelofibrosis typically becomes progressively worse and can cause death

What are other names for Myelofibrosis?

Myelofibrosis goes by many names including idiopathic myelofibrosis, agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, chronic myelosclerosis, aleukemic megakaryocytic myelosis, and leukoerythroblastosis

Does myelofibrosis always produce symptoms?

About one quarter of all patients with myelofibrosis have no symptoms (asymptomatic)

What does Myelofibrosis stem from?

Myelofibrosis is caused by an abnormality in a single stem cell, which causes it to grow out of control

Is myelofibrosis easy to diagnose?

Because symptoms are similar to other diseases (mostly leukemias), myelofibrosis is not easy to diagnose

Does Bone marrow transplantation treat myelofibrosis?

Although historically there has not been much improvement in the treatment of myelofibrosis, that has changed recently. The main treatment now consists of taking a medication known as "Jakafi" which targets the gene thought to cause myelofibrosis.

Is itchiness a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is Myelofibrosis associated with leukoerythroblastosis?

Yes

Is Myelofibrosis associated with tuberculosis?

Yes

Is paleness a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is fatigue a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is fever a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

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