1. The clinic physician plans to initiate ruxolitinib in a 64-year-old patient with newly diagnosed myelofibrosis (MF). The oncology fellow asks for a quick review of the data supporting use of ruxolitinib in patients with MF prior to discussing further with the patient. Which of the following statements accurately describe the findings of the COMFORT-1 and -2 studies?

2. A 70-year-old patient was started on ruxolitinib 4 months ago for MF. At initiation, the patient's hemoglobin (Hgb) was 9.1 g/dL, platelets (PLT) of 85,000/mm3. Six weeks ago, the patient reported reduced fatigue and improved appetite but still had mild abdominal pain and swelling. Today on exam the physician notes the patient has had minimal spleen response to ruxolitinib and is losing their appetite again and having night sweats. The patient's blood counts are stable and not requiring transfusions. Which of the following statements are accurate in relation to this case?

3. A 66-year-old patient with newly diagnosed high-risk MF presents to clinic to discuss initiating treatment with fedratinib. Labs today show a Hgb of 8.5 g/dL, PLT of 85,000/mm3. Which of the following steps regarding initial MF treatment with fedratinib is correct as it pertains to this patient's case?

4. A patient with INT-2 MF with limited splenic and symptomatic response despite 8 months of ruxolitinib presents to clinic to discuss treatment options. The fellow is aware of several recent publications on newer MF therapies following ruxolitinib failure, but remains unsure how to differentiate between fedratinib, pacritinib, momelotinib, and imetelstat. Which of the following best describes recent data on the use of these newer agents following ruxolitinib failure?

5. A 71-year-old patient with post–polycythemia vera (post-PV) MF presents to clinic for routine follow up. The patient initially presented with anemia, splenomegaly, night sweats, and weight loss, all of which improved within a few weeks of starting ruxolitinib. She has now been on ruxolitinib approximately 18 months. She reports increasing abdominal fullness and awakening 3 nights/week with sweats and requiring sheet changes. She has bilateral lower extremity swelling and itching that has not responded to over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. The patient denies missing any doses of ruxolitinib or starting any new medications. Past medical history: breast cancer (treated with doxorubicin + paclitaxel), diabetes, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy (grade 2), hypothyroidism. Labs today: Hgb 9.7 g/dL, PLT 79,000/mm3. Current ruxolitinib dose: 10 mg PO BID, increased from 5 mg PO BID 1 month ago with stable platelet count. Based on the information available, which of the following treatment options would be most appropriate for this patient at the current time?

Evaluation Questions

6. How confident are you in your treatment choice for the 71 year-old patient in question 5?

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