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Is there a role for ruxolitinib in essential thrombocythemia?

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Medical Oncology · Taussig Cancer Institute

There have been two larger publications supporting the use of ruxolitinib in ET. However, it is only useful in certain situations after standard therapies like hydroxyurea and pegylated interferon. Certainly, if a patient is symptomatic with cytokine-related symptoms, heading towards post-ET MF, or ...

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