Julian A Waksal, Nicole E Wagner, John O Mascarenhas
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Abstract
Polycythemia vera is a Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by the clonal proliferation of hematopoietic cells, leading to the overproduction of erythrocytes and the elaboration of inflammatory cytokines. Management is aimed at reducing the risk of thromboembolic events, alleviating the symptom burden, decreasing splenomegaly, and potentially mitigating the risk of disease progression. Existing treatment options include therapeutic phlebotomy and cytoreductive agents including hydroxyurea, pegylated recombinant interferon alpha 2a, ropegylated recombinant interferon alpha 2b, and ruxolitinib. We review risk factors for both thrombotic events and disease progression in patients with polycythemia vera. We discuss existing and novel therapeutic approaches to mitigate the risk of disease-related complications and progression.
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Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology (CAH&O) is a monthly peer-reviewed journal reaching more than 27,000 hematology and oncology clinicians. CAH&O provides editorial content encompassing a wide array of topics relevant and useful to the fields of oncology and hematology, both separately and together. Content is directed by the strong input of today’s top thought leaders in hematology & oncology, including feature-length review articles, monthly columns consisting of engaging interviews with experts on current issues in solid tumor oncology, hematologic malignancies, hematologic disorders, drug development, and clinical case studies with expert commentary. CAH&O also publishes industry-supported meeting highlights, clinical roundtable monographs, and clinical review supplements.