Several new treatments for myelofibrosis are being researched and developed. Some of the most promising new therapies include stem cell transplantation, when a patient's damaged bone marrow cells are replaced with healthy stem cells, which can help to restore normal blood cell production. Stem cell transplantation has the potential to cure myelofibrosis in some patients, particularly if the transplant is successful and the patient does not experience any complications. However, stem cell transplantation is a complex and aggressive treatment that carries a risk of serious side effects, so it is not suitable for all patients with myelofibrosis. Usually, it is only used for younger patients with advanced disease who are otherwise healthy. Stem cell transplantation requires a period of intensive monitoring and care.