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A summary of best practice recommendations for the management of patients with early myelofibrosis (MF) has been published in Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports by Bose.1 Guidance for early diagnosis, risk satification, and symptom management were summarized.1 |
Key learnings1 |
Risk stratification tools, including the Dynamic International Prognostic Scoring System (DIPSS) and Mutation-Enhanced International Prognostic Scoring System (MIPSS)70 are recommended to determine accurate risk status in early MF. |
Molecular testing for mutations and adverse prognostic markers is recommended during the initial workup to help tailor the treatment plan to the patient’s specific genetic profile. |
Early initiation of treatment is crucial in both patients with intermediate-2 risk or higher, as well as patients who are symptomatic with lower risk. |
Data support the early use of ruxolitinib in higher-risk patients, to improve overall survival and symptom burden. |
Active treatment for significant symptoms, such as fatigue and splenomegaly, is recommended regardless of risk status. |
These findings highlight the importance of active treatment in managing early MF to improve survival and reduce symptom burden and disease progression. |
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