For patients with chronic blood cancers, such as Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM), quality of life is a main priority. Physical and emotional side effects of the disease or treatment may present several challenges for patients and caregivers.  

In this episode, we were onsite at the International Waldenström‘s Macroglobulinemia Foundation’s 2024 IWMF Educational Forum in Renton, WA.  Elissa met with experts who discussed how integrative oncology, wellness, mental health, and peripheral neuropathy affects WM patients and their caregivers.

While this episode focuses on WM, the topics discussed are relevant to all types of cancer. We encourage you to listen and learn! 

Mentioned on this episode: 

• 
  
• Waldenström Macroglobulinemia Fact Sheet
  
  
• International Waldenström ‘s Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
  
  
• Integrative Medicine and Complimentary Therapies Fact Sheet
  
  
• Mental Health
  
  
• Peripheral Neuropathy
  
  
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  
  
• Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)
  
  
• Nation Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
  
  
• Side effect management
  

Additional LLS Support Resources: 

• 
  
• Information Specialists 
  
  
• Free Nutrition Consultations
  
  
• Financial support
  
  
• Free telephone/web patient programs 
  
  
• Free booklets 
  
  
• Young Adult Resources
  
  
• Online chats 
  
  
• LLS Community 
  
  
• Clinical Trial Support Center
  
  
• Support groups 
  
  
• Caregiver support 
  
  
• Caregiver Workbook
  
  
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program®
  
  
• Advocacy and Public Policy
  
  
• Survivorship Workbook
  

The post LIVE! At IWMF: Living with Waldenström Macroglobulinemia first appeared on The Bloodline with LLS.