Welcome! You've come to the right place. There are many MyLymphomaTeam members living with Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM) who share their experiences and support one another every day.
WM is a rare, slow-growing form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Here are some key things to know about it:
- It forms in B cells, a type Show Full Answer
Welcome! You've come to the right place. There are many MyLymphomaTeam members living with Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM) who share their experiences and support one another every day.
WM is a rare, slow-growing form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Here are some key things to know about it:
- It forms in B cells, a type of white blood cell
- Cancer cells produce abnormal proteins called IgM antibodies
- It typically develops in the bone marrow
- Around 1,000–1,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year Members have shared experiences like fatigue, bone and joint pain, bruising, and nerve pain. As one MyLymphomaTeam member put it, they "still tire easily" with "lots of bone and joint pain, digestive issues, bruising, and red spots on my skin."
While there's no cure, there are several treatment options available, including:
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Stem cell transplants
Don't hesitate to ask any questions — this community is here for you! 💙
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