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Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Liver size?
Hello everyone hope you’re all well 😊 I’ve been experiencing for long term 1/2 years of sever pain in my stomach and recently worse my...
Last active: May 8, 2023
Anyone had Plasmapheresis for Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia?
I have Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia and read about a treatment for viscous (thick) blood.It's called Plasmapheresis which is essentially the removal, treatment and return of blood...
Last active: Mar 2 3:43pm
Could my Stomach Pain be related to Waldenstrom’s or amyloidosis?
Hello. I know this is a shot in the dark, but that’s where I am. I am 57 and was diagnosed with Waldenstrom’s Aug 2021,...
Last active: Apr 19, 2025
Waldenstrom's, CLL or MGUS?
Hi--I was diagnosed with WM in the summer of 2023 by a hematologist. My PCP, however, thought it might be CLL. A second opinion (online)...
Last active: Nov 2, 2024
Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia
Hi, my dad has recently been diagnosed with WM. First things first; he told me 90% of his bone marrow was infected with the cancer....
Last active: May 25, 2024
Advice for Amyloidosis with Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
61 year old Male in otherwise great health. Eat well, athletic non-smoker... very moderate drinker. Diagnosed with WM in 2017. IgM numbers too low to...
Last active: Jun 3, 2025
Waldenstrom's: Should I take the new medication (rituximab)?
Diagnosed 6 months ago after losing 25 lbs. down to 100 at 5’6”. IGN almost 2000. Extreme fatigue. Went in prednisone and Imbruvica. I’m went...
Last active: Jan 23, 2025
Anyone Else with Waldenstrom's and COPD?
I was diagnosed in February with Waldenstrom's. Here's my blood work just before the bone marrow biopsy. My IgM count last month was 634. CBC...
Last active: Jan 6, 2024
Jak 2 and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
Hi to all on this group. I was diagnosed with jak 2 and mgus in 2016 and then Waldromstrom Macroglobulinemia(WM) in august 2019. The hematology/oncology...
Last active: Mar 10, 2021
Should Waldentrom's Patients Get Flu Shots?
I had a bone marrow biopsy back in February and was diagnosed with Waldenstrom's. I'm still learning about my cancer and wonder if I should...
Last active: Sep 5, 2023
Waldenstroms and amyloidosis
Diagnosed with the Waldenstroms a year ago, just today with amyloidosis. Will start treatment next week. Anyone have these or know anything?
Last active: Dec 21, 2024
Waldenstroms Macroglobulemia
Hello---I have been a watch and wait MGUS patient and now my oncologist believes I have WM due to lab tests, spleen, etc. Had a...
Last active: Apr 30, 2025
Waldenstroms symptoms worse
Diagnosed over a year ago. Hot/ cold sweats worse than before after last rutuxin infusion. Stopped taking Imbruvica on my own and prednisone. Need fan...
Last active: Apr 5, 2025
Waldenstroms adding Omigam
Second round of omigam seems to be helping I. Addition to my prescience and bruins and dexamethosone. But iga at all time low. Dr says...
Last active: May 24, 2025
Anyone diagnosed with both myelofibrosis and Waldenstroms lymphoma?
I was diagnosed with myelofibrosis two years ago and started Hydrea 250 mg daily with no adverse results.Now Waldenstroms lymphoma has been added to the...
Last active: Mar 3 4:18pm
How to prepare for after first infusion treatment for Waldenstrom?
Newly diagnosed with Walderstroms and scheduling 1st Infusion Treatment. How should my spouse and I prepare for this new experience. Looking for the wisdom of...
Last active: Mar 18 8:06pm
Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM): Anyone on zanubrutinib (Brukinsa)?
My dad has had this diagnosis for years. He is 86 years old. He Was treated with “infusions” forever…idk the name of med. Recently however..a...
Last active: Mar 6 9:34am
Why would Dr. order brain and brain stem MRI for Waldenstrom's?
Why would Dr order brain and brain stem mri after three years worth Waldenstroms. Numbers up and down.
Last active: Oct 27, 2025
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia with MYD88-wild type
Have recently been diagnosed with above cancer and currently receiving Rituximab, Dexamethasone, Bortezomib. Still early in treatment cycle but no response yet. IgM continues to...
Last active: May 30, 2023
Brukinsa for Waldenstrom and Skyrizi for Crohn's/colitis
Anyone out there taking Brukinsa for Waldenstrom and Skyrizi for Crohn's/ulcerative colitis. If so, what has been your experience?
Last active: May 17, 2025