26th July 2024

You are reviewing a patient in the haematology clinic who has recently been diagnosed with primary myelofibrosis

You are reviewing a patient in the haematology clinic who has recently been diagnosed with primary myelofibrosis. He is a 78-year-old gentleman whose initial presentation was with fatigue and symptomatic splenomegaly. He has a background of heart failure and alcoholic liver disease and uses a frame to mobilise indoors and outdoors. How should this patient’s primary myelofibrosis be managed?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.