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Awareness, Prevention, and Early Detection
Most men and women can lower their cancer risk by choosing to live a healthy lifestyle and by working with their doctor so that if they do develop cancer, it is found early.
Cancer Prevention: What You Need to Know
Can myeloproliferative disorders be prevented?
No. There is no evidence that anything can prevent myeloproliferative disorders.
What are the risk factors for myeloproliferative disorders?
Exposure to ionizing radiation has been linked with chronic myelogeneous leukemia. The other disorders do not have any known risk factors.
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For additional information, contact the Cancer Information Service
Available Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
1-800-237-1225 or 319-356-3000
cancer-information@uiowa.edu
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