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Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM): Deciding treatment options
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Apr 1 6:05am | Replies (62)Comment receiving replies
@vicmar Thank you! Your story helped to confirm what I felt was the answer to the prayers for what I needed to do for my body. Yesterday I told the doctor I was ready to start chemotherapy. After insurance approval I will begin treatment in January. I’l get my port December 23rd (Merry Christmas to me!😁). I feel at peace about it. Thank you for sharing your story to help me make my decision.
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It does feel good to have a plan, right? Getting a port is a good idea. As treatment progressed, it became more difficult for the nurses to find a good vein, even with using the ultrasound vein. The treatment caused the veins to harden, so there were less good veins to use. You will be all set. If your treatment involves supportive nausea drugs, I have advice; take your pills even if nausea hasn’t started. Stay “ahead” of it. Also write down what you took. Chemo brain is real during treatment and early recovery! You’ve got this!💪