I was diagnosed with MZL in 2016 as a result of blood tests that showed an elevated protein and a CT scan revealing a slightly enlarged spleen. Subsequent testing and a bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. The result was watchful waiting. There were no changes till 2024 when my hemoglobin dropped to dangerous levels. I was then diagnosed with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. Treatments were Bendamustine (chemo) twice a month on back to back days for six months and Rituximab (immunotherapy) once a month for six months. Everything went well till I contracted PCP pneumonia in the middle of my monthly treatments. Six months after completing treatments I am about 80% back to normal. WBC and RBC levels are still low but hemoglobin is back in normal range.