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What is Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia (WM)?

Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia (WM)

Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia is a rare type of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma that develops in a type of blood cell called a B-cell. It is defined by the abnormal amounts of an antibody called IgM.

Find out what is Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia

With a diagnosis of Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia, you may be coming across new and unfamiliar words. Look them up in our WM glossary below.