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Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia: What to expect during watch & wait?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (90)Comment receiving replies
@puffwithfluff, I'm glad you've connected with @ejrquast. I hope the two of you will continue to talk here on Mayo Clinic Connect to help newcomers diagnoses with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
Puffwithfluff, what are the mental challenges of this recent diagnosis that you struggle with the most?
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One of the biggest mental challenges was when I first heard the diagnosis of WM and kept asking WHY???? Finding out how rare the cancer is and the best way to treat it is on my mind.
I also struggle with being unable to do simple things for myself like get dressed and trying to button my blouse. I wanted to give up mentally and physically because my husband had to do everything and attend to me 24-7! He had to do laundry, housekeeping, shopping and cooking. I worked in a nursing home for thirty eight years helping others and I couldn’t care for myself now.!!!!!!
Thank heavens I am not alone!!!!
Puffwithfluff