About Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia / lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma and treatment in Chicago. Sandler Cancer Treatment Centers in Chicago and Skokie, IL

Steven A. Sandler, M.D.
Board-Certified in
Hematology & Oncology

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Office: (847) 933-0875
Fax: (847) 933-0878
Answering Service: (773) 594-7340

Skokie Office
9669 Kenton, Suite 510
Skokie, IL 60076
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Chicago Office
7447 W. Talcott Ave., Suite 318
Chicago, IL 60631
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Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia / Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma and Treatment

About Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia / LymphoplasmacyticLlymphoma

Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia, also known as lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, is a rare slow-growing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This type of cancer involves cells of the immune system, a subtype of white blood cells called lymphocytes. Some patients don’t have any obvious signs and symptoms.

Signs and symptoms of Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemiamay / Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma include:

Sever fatigue and weakness
Swollen lymph nodes
Nose bleeds
Weight loss
Blurred vision
Headaches and dizziness

Treatment for Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia is a form of a low-grade lymphoma. Treatment can involve just careful observation when very few symptoms are present and there are no laboratory abnormalities. If a patient develops symptoms, such as fever, night sweats or weight loss, or develops laboratory abnormalities, such as an anemia, then treatment is recommended. There are newer treatments available, some of which avoid the use of chemotherapy and are very well tolerated.