P1692: Unmet Needs in Patients With “Low Risk” Polycythemia Vera (Pv): Symptom Burden and Quality of Life

Abstract

Background:Polycythemia vera (PV) is associated with troublesome symptoms and reduced quality of life (QoL). Although its treatment is risk-adapted and aims to minimize or improve symptoms, symptom burden is not included as a risk stratification factor for PV. Symptom burden and its impact on QoL may be underestimated in "low risk" patients (with age <60 and without prior thrombo-hemorrhagic events).