Does polycythemia vera have a cure and treatment?

Question
Doctor, I often cough and vomit blood, the doctor diagnosed it as polycythemia vera. So tell me, is there a cure for polycythemia vera and how to treat it? If yes, please guide me kindly to help me.
Quang Van More (1998)
Reply
Hello! With the question "Does polycythemia vera have a cure and treatment?" The doctor would like to advise as follows:
Primary polycythemia vera is a slow-progressing form of blood cancer. The disease increases blood viscosity, blood clots and complications if not treated promptly and affects life. General principles of treatment of polycythemia vera include:
Aggressive treatment of cardiovascular risks. Blood draw to maintain hematocrit < 0.45. Aspirin dose 75-100 mg/day, unless contraindicated. Cytotoxic drugs are prescribed based on different individual characteristics. Therefore, you should see a hematologist to monitor the disease and effectively treat it. You can take your father to the Vinmec Health System hospitals for further advice.
Thank you for trusting Vinmec. Best regards!
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Huynh Kim Long - Emergency Resuscitation Doctor - Emergency Resuscitation Department - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.