On February 29th, IWMF launched Accelerate the Cure, a new fundraising campaign established to raise $25 million in five years to improve patient outcomes and advance a cure for WM. In this short video, Dr. Steven Treon explains why “A cure is in sight.” 

Donate today to help us accelerate the discovery of a path to the cure and provide a longer future for individuals diagnosed with the disease (see Stories of Hope). You can also download this Accelerate the Cure brochure to share with family and friends!

Join us on April 15th for a one-hour presentation and Q&A session, which will cover information and updates about familial research being conducted at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

Susan L. Slager, Ph.D., investigates the inherited genetic basis of lymphoma, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Dr. Slager leads the Mayo Clinic B-cell lymphoma family registry, in which more than 500 families (including relatives) have consented to participate. These families are followed over time to better understand why relatives from these families have a higher risk of lymphoma (regardless of lymphoma subtype) than the general population.

Cancer affects more than our physical well-being. Join Dr. Michelle Janelsins and Beverly Canin to learn about the changes that can affect memory and concentration in those with cancer, the biological reasons for the change, and some interventions that may help. Watch the video here.

You are what you eat, and researchers are learning that this principle can apply to blood cancer treatment and your quality of life! Changes to your gut microbiome – the community of microbes, fungi, viruses, and their genes in your digestive system – can boost your immune system and benefit your treatment.

Join Dr. Bertrand Routy, scientific director at the University of Montreal’s microbiome centre, as he tells you why and how your gut health matters.

The International Young WM Support Group will be having a meeting this month for patients and caregivers under the age of 50. Attendees will join our Co-Leaders on Zoom for a caring and sharing session, which will last approximately one hour.

To join the mailing list for this group, contact mpostek@iwmf.com

March’s wellness webinar fuses writing, body awareness, and meditation to enhance a feeling of inner wellbeing during challenging times and is especially designed for those managing WM. Kimberley Snow, Ph.D., teacher, author, and workshop leader, taught writing at UCSB before she moved to study and work in a Tibetan retreat center in Northern California for six years. She has written five books, including Writing Yourself Awake: Meditation & Creativity. Kimberley was diagnosed with WM in 2012. Learn more and register here.

Challenge your coordination and balance while addressing symptoms like fatigue and peripheral neuropathy. Get your body moving with repetitive, simple movements within the safe space of our WM community. Improve blood flow, balance, and mobility! Optional: stick around to connect with the WM wellness community after class. Reach out to Ann if you’d like the Zoom initiation or recording at anngrace@iwmf.com.