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Myeloproliferative neoplasms (PV, ET, myelofibrosis): lines of therapy

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4 standard-of-care settings across 2 lines and 2 biomarker subgroups. Rows come from the cancer page's standard of care; the grid places each on its line and subgroup.

LineAll comersRisk group
Early / localised·1
Other settings3·

Early / localised

SubgroupSettingApproachProducts and trialsEvidence
Risk groupMyelofibrosis, intermediate-2/high riskJAK inhibitor for spleen and symptoms: ruxolitinib (COMFORT), fedratinib, pacritinib if platelets <50×10⁹/L, momelotinib if anaemic (MOMENTUM); allogeneic HSCT for eligible patients (the only cure).73

Other settings

SubgroupSettingApproachProducts and trialsEvidence
All comersPVLow-dose aspirin, phlebotomy to haematocrit <45%; cytoreduction (hydroxyurea or ropeginterferon alfa-2b) for high-risk; ruxolitinib after hydroxyurea failure (RESPONSE); rusfertide to eliminate phlebotomy need (VERIFY, 2026).55
All comersETRisk-adapted (IPSET-thrombosis): observation or aspirin in low risk; hydroxyurea or interferon in high risk; anagrelide second line.43
All comersAnaemia of myelofibrosisMomelotinib, luspatercept (INDEPENDENCE), ESA, danazol, transfusion.51

Lines and subgroups are parsed from the setting text of each standard-of-care row and can misclassify an unusual phrasing; the row’s own setting is always shown. Guideline chips reflect the NCCN category and ESMO-MCBS grade recorded on the cancer page, checked on its stated date. Not medical advice.