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Waldenström macroglobulinaemia (WM)

We're here for you if you want to talk

0808 2080 888

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Waldenström macroglobulinaemia (WM) is rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It is slow growing and may not need treatment straight away.

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What is WM?

WM affects blood cells called plasma cells which are made in your bone marrow. In WM, plasma cells start to develop abnormally.
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Support by email

Get essential information by email to support you through the first few weeks and months after diagnosis.
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Prognosis for WM

Your prognosis (what is likely to happen in the future), depends on your personal circumstances and how the WM develops.
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WM symptoms and diagnosis

WM symptoms include extreme tiredness and having more infections than usual. You’ll have a range of tests to confirm the diagnosis of WM.
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Treatment for WM

Some people don't need treatment at first. When treatment is needed, there is a range of chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs.
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Living well with WM

With a few adjustments, you can carry on doing things you enjoy. Read other people's stories about living with blood cancer and find out where to get support.

Thank you to Dr Rebecca Auer for checking the clinical accuracy of this information.