On December 27th, 2012, I was diagnosed with Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia. A rare form of cancer involving my bone marrow. Only 1,500 cases are diagnosed each yr. in the U.S.
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My presenting symptom was a sudden onset of extreme pain in my feet in the P.M., peripheral neuropathy. I was referred to a neurologist by my Family M.D. A blood test identified an IGM Proteins in my body, which were abnormal to have.
I was then refered to a Hematologist/Oncologist. I had numerous scans and blood tests. A bone marrow biopsy confirmed my diagnosis of Waldenstrom's. I have 50% involvement in my bone marrow. It affects my platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells.
My first chemotherapy was on Jan. 9, 2013. I will have chemo. every 3 wks. until June 5th. Then every other month I'll be on maintenance chemo. for 2 yrs. The goal is to get the IGM level down, so I can become healthier than I am.
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