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Blood Cancer United

I have a rare blood cancer. It is Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM), a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), but some doctors say it has the same characteristics as POEMS syndrome.

I have very painful neuropathy, and it affects my legs and feet to the point that some days I cannot walk.
I have a spinal cord stimulator with the battery implanted in my back.

I am thankful to Blood Cancer United for my grants and all the other assistance, especially through this COVID-19 pandemic.

Steven

Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM)

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Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia (WM)

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Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM)

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Waldenström Survivor

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WM survivor

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) survivor

Bruce, cancer survivor, standing in front of house, arm around his adult daughter

Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM)

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