The UK charity for Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia – a rare type of blood cancer
Support Line: 0300 373 8500

Living well with WM

This guide is designed to support you to live well with Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia (WM). You’ll find guidance & links on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while managing WM. We aim to provide practical advice across diet, exercise, managing symptoms, mental health resources, vaccination advice, and information on balancing work and WM. Dive in to explore more and take control of your wellbeing.

Diet & WM

Keeping to a healthy diet can help you feel better, whether you are on active monitoring or are on treatment.

Mental Health

You’re not alone if you’re struggling with your feelings and emotions whilst living with Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia. However you feel, and whenever you feel it, here are some ways to cope:

Vaccinations & WM​

Always check with your healthcare team first, but here’s some information about which vaccinations you can get, & should get.

Working with WM

WM may affect your ability to work in several ways. It helps to understand thee in advance, so you can prepare.

Exercise with WM

WM may affect your ability to exercise, but it’s important to try to keep as active as you can.

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Getting more help

If you feel very anxious or feel you might be depressed, speak to your healthcare team. There are different services and treatments available to you, and your doctor will be able to advise and refer you where necessary.

You can also find help through other charities such as:

  • Mind – support and information on mental health conditions
  • Maggie’s Centres – support for people with cancer, including online or in one of their centres based in hospitals
  • Macmillan Cancer Support – downloadable guides for people living with cancer, or in their centres based in hospitals

 

Support for WM

WMUK is always here to help, however you’re feeling.

You can call us on 0300 303 5870, or view our other support options.