What is myelofibrosis?

Myelofibrosis is a rare but serious bone marrow disorder characterized by bone marrow fibrosis, enlarged spleen, and anemia. Myelofibrosis can occur on its own (primary myelofibrosis) or it can occur as a result of another bone marrow disorder (secondary myelofibrosis).

How do members experience myelofibrosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myelofibrosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for myelofibrosis*

Who has myelofibrosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 6
40s 9
50s 14
60s 21
70+ 44

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 36
Female 62