Classic myeloproliferative neoplasms in Singapore: A population-based study on incidence, trends, and survival from 1968 to 2017.

Background: Current descriptive epidemiological information on classic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) is incomplete. Published data among Asian population are particularly sparse.

Methods: We conducted a large population-based study to determine the incidence rates and survival patterns of MPN reported to the Singapore Cancer Registry during the period 1968-2017.