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Nursing Management of Myelofibrosis: Controlling Symptoms and Optimizing Patient Quality of Life

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Overview / Abstract:

STATEMENT OF NEED

Myeloproliferative neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of hematopoietic disorders that includes myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera (PV), and essential thrombocythemia (ET). These malignancies affect approximately 13,000, 134,000, and 148,000 individuals in the United States, respectively. As symptoms do not typically manifest in early stages, patients with MPNs often present with advanced disease. The presence of comorbidities precludes most from potentially curative allogeneic stem cell transplant. Due to the dearth of effective treatment options, therapeutic goals are focused on slowing progression and maintaining quality of life. Median overall survival varies across MPN subtypes, ranging from 15.4 years for patients with low-risk disease to 1.3 years for those with high-risk disease. Furthermore, MPNs are also associated with a risk for transformation to acute myeloid leukemia, where the 5-year overall survival rate is only 25%.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with myelofibrosis.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1.) Identify the clinical signs and symptoms of myelofibrosis
2.) Differentiate emerging efficacy and safety data on JAK inhibitor therapy for myelofibrosis
3.) Apply strategies to manage symptoms and optimize quality of life in patients receiving treatment for myelofibrosis

Expiration

Mar 10, 2021

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE

Format

Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

1.0 NCPD

Accreditation

ANCC

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Alice Lynn, ANP (Chairperson)
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dawn C. Urbanovsky, RN, BSN, OCN®
Oncology Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Incyte.

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