Myelofibrosis (MF) treatment and side effects
Treatment for myelofibrosis aims to control the symptoms so you can continue to live the way you want.
Treatment for MF
Your doctor will recommend the best treatment for myelofibrosis, based on your test results and personal circumstances.
Clinical Trials for MF
Our Clinical Trials Support Service is here to advise you about clinical trials and find out if there is one you can join.
Treatment side effects
If you are having treatment for MF, make sure you tell your hospital team about any changes in how you feel so they can help.
Getting emotional support
Having treatment for any blood cancer can have an emotional effect as well as a physical one. Our Support Service can help.
Looking for printed information?
Order free copies of our myelofibrosis booklet for you, your family and friends, including tips from people living with myelofibrosis.
"Research is moving very fast and there’s a lot of new drugs on the horizon. They will give us more options for treatment and I’m hopeful we are working towards a cure."
Diana, living with MF since 2012
This information has been accredited with the Pif Tick, the UK's only quality mark for trusted health information.
Thank you to Consultant Haematologists Dr Clare Kane and Dr Donal McLornan for checking the clinical accuracy of our myelofibrosis information, and Clinical Nurse Specialists Jodie Nightingill and Advanced Clinical Practitioner Maddie Ward for their guidance and support.