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Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: May 25 10:40pm | Replies (135)

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@lorkish

I was officially diagnosed with MGUS quite by accident after having bloodwork done to help explain frequency of sinusitus in February 2023. I then had a bone marrow biopsy which was most unpleasant. The hematologist that saw me did not gather all the pathology reports and slides initially to confirm diagnosis of WM. I decided to change to a new hematologist/oncologist who then put it all together, analzed the results and informed me that it is indeed WM. I now have my bloodwork checked every three months and see an expert blood cancer doctor familiar with WM. I am asymptomatic. It is so strange to have a condition that most people (like me initially) have never even heard of. I am so grateful this disease is slow growing and that I may not experience any symtoms for the remainder of my life.

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Hi @lorkish, Welcome to Connect! Thank you for sharing your experience of finally getting diagnosed with WM. Diagnosing blood disorders can sometimes be challenging but your hematologist pretty much missed the mark! I read in another comment you posted about the high dosage of Eliquis this doctor had prescribed. You sure made the right move with changing hematologists. It sounds like you’re on a better treatment path now and have a doctor you can trust to help you make the right decisions going forward.
With your blood work every three months are there specific markers your doctor is looking for?