What is your preferred ET treatment for patients intolerant/resistant to hydroxyurea?

Topics: Medical Oncology • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Does the anagrelide shortage play a role in your decision-making? Do you avoid anagrelide in general?

Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution

In patients without contraindications, I strongly consider pegylated interferon. For patients that are older than 70, I consider oral busulfan. If these two options aren’t applicable to the patient, then anagralide is a good choice. You are correct that it is not always easy to obtain, and tha...

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