Hearing you have MF can be overwhelming, upsetting and hard to understand.
It is important you know that:
There is hope
Treatment for this type of blood cancer can lead to relief from symptoms and an improved quality of life. For some people, a stem cell transplantation can cure the disease.
Research is advancing
Our understanding of this disease has progressed in recent years.
It’s nothing you did
You did not catch the disease from someone else and cannot pass it to your children.
You are not alone.
Know that the blood cancer community is here to support you every step of the way.
What happens next?
Telling others you have MF
Talking to family and friends
Telling your children
Speaking with your employer
Taking charge of your care
Preparing for appointments
Understanding lab results
Asking for a second opinion
Managing your new reality
Coping with fear, anxiety and stress
Taking care of your body
Managing fatigue and cognitive challenges
Understanding insurance and organizing finances
Resources on MF
Read
Download fact sheets, guides and other resources to learn everything from the disease symptoms, statistics and treatment options.
Myelofibrosis
Learn about MF, how it is diagnosed, overview of treatments and what happens next.
Understanding clinical trials
Get an overview of clinical trials, understand them, how they are planned, evaluate benefits and risks of participating, address concerns and what to as…
Types of blood cancer treatments
You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. Cancer treatment can be complex, with different types of treatment options availab…
Understanding Genetics
Genetics plays an important role in understanding cancer and treatments for cancers. What is genetics and how is it involved in cancer?
Shared Decision Making: Discussion tool for people with a blood cancer
You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. You will be making important decisions with your healthcare team.
Listen
Play this podcast to get the latest scoop on this disease directly from an expert in the field of blood cancers.
Myelofibrosis - Conversation with Dr Pierre Villeneuve
Dr. Pierre Villeneuve talks about diagnosis, treatment, side effects and research for Myelofibrosis.
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