Living with Myeloproliferative neoplasm
A group of slow-growing blood cancers in which the bone marrow makes too many abnormal blood cells.
Understanding Myeloproliferative neoplasm
The extra cells build up in the blood. The type depends on whether too many red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets are made. There are six types: chronic myelogenous leukemia, polycythemia vera, primary myelofibrosis, essential thrombocythemia, chronic neutrophilic leukemia, and chronic eosinophilic leukemia. It can occur at any time in life.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include blood and bone marrow specialists and cancer specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Blood and bone marrow specialists (hematologists); Cancer specialists (oncologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: chronic myeloproliferative disease; chronic myeloproliferative disorder; chronic myeloproliferative disorder (clinical); chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm; cmpd; mpd
Patient organizations
- Aplastic Anemia and MDS International FoundationMyeloproliferative neoplasm · United States
- American Cancer SocietyMyeloproliferative neoplasm · United States
- Blood Cancer UnitedMyeloproliferative neoplasm · United States
- HealthTree FoundationMyeloproliferative neoplasm · United States
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