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Oregon, OR

I have been feeling bad, sweating at night, abdominal and chest pain.

September 17, 2025
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Renee8,
Hi! I’m sorry you’re having such issues. I hope you feel better soon! I hope your oncologist can help you soon also. Kelly

September 17, 2025
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The symptoms you're describing - night sweats, abdominal pain, and chest pain - are common symptoms of Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia (WM) that should be discussed with your healthcare team. These symptoms, along with feeling unwell, could indicate disease activity that needs attention.

Common symptoms of WM include
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The symptoms you're describing - night sweats, abdominal pain, and chest pain - are common symptoms of Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia (WM) that should be discussed with your healthcare team. These symptoms, along with feeling unwell, could indicate disease activity that needs attention.

Common symptoms of WM include:
• Night sweats
• Fever
• Unexplained weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue While your question about cataract surgery is important, it's crucial to note that WM can affect vision and cause various eye-related symptoms. Before any surgery, your hematologist should be consulted as WM can affect blood thickness (hyperviscosity syndrome) which may impact surgical procedures. Please discuss these symptoms with your healthcare provider to ensure proper management of your condition.

September 17, 2025

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