Myelofibrosis

Myelofibrosis care at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic doctors draw on their experience caring for people with myelofibrosis in order to provide you with a personalized treatment plan that delivers the exact care you need.

Your Mayo Clinic care team

At Mayo Clinic, hematologists and transplant specialists work as a multidisciplinary team to care for people with myelofibrosis. Other professionals are included as needed.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

People with myelofibrosis who seek care at Mayo Clinic have access to clinical trials based on the latest treatment advances.

Mayo Clinic doctors will work with you to review all of your treatment options and choose the treatment that best suits your needs and goals. The range of treatments offered to people with myelofibrosis includes medications, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, surgery to remove the spleen (splenectomy) and bone marrow transplant.

Expertise and rankings

Mayo Clinic doctors have the knowledge and resources to provide comprehensive care for those with myelofibrosis. At Mayo Clinic, you can expect:

• Personalized care. Mayo Clinic hematologists and transplant specialists work as a multidisciplinary team to create a personalized treatment plan that takes all of your needs into consideration. Other professionals are included as needed.
• Experience you can trust. Mayo Clinic experts are recognized for their extensive experience in diagnosing and treating myelofibrosis, which is a rare type of cancer. Each year, more than 500 people with myelofibrosis receive care at Mayo Clinic.
• Nationally recognized expertise. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets the strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, which recognize scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.