HOW CAN THE IWMF HELP?
Newly Diagnosed?
Getting a diagnosis of WM can feel overwhelming. You have questions, we have answers! Tap in to our comprehensive resources about this rare disease.
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We are here to support you throughout your journey living with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia. Remember, with the IWMF, you are never alone.
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San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area Support Group
San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area Support Group
Triage Cancer – Beyond Medicine: Housing & Your Health
Triage Cancer – Beyond Medicine: Housing & Your Health
Idaho/Montana Support Group Meeting
Idaho/Montana Support Group Meeting
IWMF Educational Forum
IWMF Educational Forum
Triage Cancer – Beyond Medicine: Your Community & Your Health
Triage Cancer – Beyond Medicine: Your Community & Your Health
Triage Cancer – Options When Losing Health Insurance at Work
Triage Cancer – Options When Losing Health Insurance at Work
Pete DeNardis Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Story
Pete DeNardis, IWMF Board Chair, shares his WM journey with The Patient Story.
Stories of Hope
People with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia and their caregivers share how they have coped living with this rare disease. Learn from these inspirational stories.
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How Can We Help You?
The IWMF Twitter Feed
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There are several less common symptoms of #Waldenstromsmacroglobulinemia (WM), including:
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Swollen abdomen
- Bleeding from the nose and/or gums
- Vision changes
- Headaches, dizziness, and confusion
-Sensitivity to cold
https://iwmf.com/symptoms-of-wm/
Did you know? The most common symptoms of #WM include:
- Weakness and fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Fever, drenching night sweats
- Numbness/tingling in feet and/or hands
- Frequent infections (especially respiratory)
Current treatment options for #Waldenstromsmacroglobulinemia are not likely to result in a cure. However, due to its nature of slow progression, many patients can lead full and rewarding lives and experience years of symptom-free remission.
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