If things get serious

You or your loved one may be facing a reduced quality of life, or the end of life.

If you have essential thrombocythaemia or polycythaemia vera, you may be recovering from a heart attack, stroke or another serious clot. Find basic information here about recovering from a serious clot when you have a myeloproliferative disorder. If you have myelofibrosis, you may not be a candidate for a bone marrow transplant or a drug trial, or you may choose another path. Find advice here for maintaining your quality of life.