When Is It Time to Treat Waldenström Macroglobulinemia?

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Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a condition that may not require treatment right away. WM expert Dr. Jorge Castillo explains the watch-and-wait period and discusses factors that may indicate treatment is necessary.
Dr. Jorge Castillo is Clinical Director at the Bing Center for Waldenström Macroglobulinemia Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Learn more about Dr. Castillo, here: www.dana-farbe....
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[@mattbrennan647]

I was diagnosed in October 23. Asymptomatic and on watchful waiting. Currently getting bloodwork every three months. Based on my bone marrow biopsy I have 40% effected. Would be interested in establishing a community for discussion. Good luck

[@GeetaDevi-q4r5u]

Is it curable

[@russellhopson1658]

Well lets just hope this is the case .

[@paulchace2391]

As far as I know, no....not curable