My mother has myelofibrosis. Is a bone marrow transplant safe?

Question

Hello doctor,

My mother is suffering from low platelets, for which a bone marrow test was done, and the report says that she has a myelofibrosis problem.

Could you help us out with her problem?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

If it is confirmed to be myelofibrosis, I am afraid the only absolute cure is a stem cell transplant.

However, some measures can reduce symptoms quite a bit, such as:

1. Splenectomy.

2. Chemotherapy.

3. Radiation.

She will need a platelet transfusion if the platelet count is too low. If the spleen is too enlarged and causing symptoms, a splenectomy can help with symptoms quite a bit. Please give me more details about her situation, like the test results. It is helpful to ultrasonograph the whole abdomen to see if the spleen is enlarged.

I hope you find it helpful.

Kind regards.