Assessing Treatment Response in Patients With Myelofibrosis
Response is assessed in patients starting a JAK inhibitor by monitoring symptoms on a severity scale, spleen size, blood counts, and overall patient impression of change, with the goal being reduction of symptoms and stabilization of blood counts to improve quality of life.
EP: 1.Diagnosing Myelofibrosis
EP: 2.Assessing Risk Level of Patients With Myelofibrosis
EP: 3.Educational Resources for Patients Diagnosed With Myelofibrosis
EP: 4.Key Patient Goals for Myelofibrosis Management
EP: 5.Management of Anemia in Patients With Myelofibrosis
EP: 6.Clinical Data on the Approved JAK Inhibitors for Treatment of Myelofibrosis
EP: 7.Adverse Events Seen With JAK Inhibitors for Myelofibrosis
EP: 8.Assessing Treatment Response in Patients With Myelofibrosis
EP: 9.Best Approaches to Switching Therapies for a Patient With Myelofibrosis
EP: 10.Dosing JAK Inhibitors in Patients With Myelofibrosis
EP: 11.Key Takeaways for Patients With Myelofibrosis
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