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I Read A Lot About Primary Myelofibrosis But Very Little About Secondary Myelofibrosis. What Is The Difference?

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Trenton, NJ

I have secondary Myelofibrosis. I take Jakafi 10 and Anagrelide.05
Twice a day. My numbers are good.

January 29
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6 Signs Your Myelofibrosis May Be Progressing Read Article...
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This definition is from the Cleveland Clinic:

There are two types of myelofibrosis:

Primary myelofibrosis is myelofibrosis that occurs on its own.

Secondary myelofibrosis arises secondary to other blood disorders, including primary thrombocytosis or polycythemia vera. Secondary myelofibrosis accounts for about 10% to 20% of diagnoses.

January 29

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