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Is idiopathic myelofibrosis fatal?
Idiopathic myelofibrosis typically becomes progressively worse and can cause death
Can myelofibrosis cause dementia?
does myleofrobsis affect memory & why
Does myelofibrosis cause bone pain?
It can cause bone pain, especially in the legs
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.
Can Myelofibrosis get worse?
Myelofibrosis can progress to acute lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma
Do all forms of chemotherapy cause hair loss?
Not all forms of chemotherapy can cause hair loss. Many have the potential for hair loss, but it is not a guaranteed side effect. For example, there are two kinds of chemotherapy, Aromasin and Tamoxifan. they are both pill form of chemotherapy and do not normally cause hair loss.
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 chemotherapy cause tooth decay?
Chemotherapy can lead to stomatitis and increase the risk of tooth decay.
What does Myelofibrosis stem from?
Myelofibrosis is caused by an abnormality in a single stem cell, which causes it to grow out of control
Does myelofibrosis always produce symptoms?
About one quarter of all patients with myelofibrosis have no symptoms (asymptomatic)
Can chemotherapy cause autoimmune disease?
Yes
Is myelofibrosis easy to diagnose?
Because symptoms are similar to other diseases (mostly leukemias), myelofibrosis is not easy to diagnose
