Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia

Counseling

Oncology social workers help you cope with the emotional and practical challenges of waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. Contact us at 800‑813‑HOPE (4673) or info@cancercare.org.
Learn more about counseling.

Resource Navigation

Learn more about how CancerCare Resource Navigation can help you address barriers to care.

Financial Assistance

Find resources and support to manage your financial concerns. Limited assistance from CancerCare^® is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs.

Support Groups

Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.

We currently do not offer a waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia specific group. You may consider joining our general online support groups for people with cancer. Register now.

Community Programs

Learn about and view the full calendar of our free community programs.

Specialized Programs

CancerCare offers specialized programs to address specific populations and concerns.

Coping Circle Workshops

Virtual educational and supportive workshops led by oncology social workers and qualified co-facilitators. These workshops cover numerous topics and are offered in English and Spanish.

Connect Education Workshops

Listen in by telephone or online as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues in one-hour workshops. Podcasts are also available.

Upcoming Workshops

General Topics

• Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips, Jun 9, 2026

Podcasts

Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia

• Updates on CAR T-cell Therapies, Mar 25, 2025

General Topics

• Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments, Apr 27, 2026
• Coping with Cancer, Apr 15, 2026
• Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship, Mar 10, 2026
• Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges, Mar 6, 2026
• Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Why It Is So Important in Managing Cancer, Jan 27, 2026
• Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, Jun 25, 2025
• Children as Caregivers for a Loved One with Cancer, Jun 24, 2025
• Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions About Your Care with Your Health Care Team, Jun 17, 2025
• Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research, Jun 5, 2025
• Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care, Jun 2, 2025
• Cancer & the Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections, Apr 30, 2025
• Understanding the Cost of Care & Your Health Care Coverage, Apr 23, 2025
• Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments, Apr 21, 2025
• Trends in Oncology & Treatment Planning: A Guide to Getting the Best Care, Apr 16, 2025
• Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing and Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You, Mar 10, 2025
• Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer, Mar 3, 2025
• Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer, Feb 4, 2025
• Understanding Treatment-Related Skin Toxicity: Practical Tips to Cope with Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin and Nail Changes, Jan 17, 2025
• Cancer in the Workplace, Health Insurance, Finances and Returning to School, Dec 13, 2024
• Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips, Dec 6, 2024
• Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects, Nov 22, 2024
• Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer, Sep 23, 2024
• Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects, Feb 16, 2024
• Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy, Feb 9, 2024
• Joys and Challenges of Pets in Your Home When You Have Cancer, Apr 8, 2019

Publications

Read or order our free Connect booklets and fact sheets offering easy-to-read information about the latest cancer treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.

Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia

• Coping With Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

General Topics

• Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You LiveNew
• Caregiving for Your Loved One With Cancer
• Talking to Children When a Loved One Has Cancer
• Communicating With Your Health Care Team
• Sources of Financial AssistanceNew
• Finding Resources in Your CommunityNew
• If You've Just Been Diagnosed
• What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?
• Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?

Ask CancerCare

Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer. View all questions and answers.

We currently don’t have any Ask CancerCare Q & A’s specifically about waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. View all of our general interest Q&A's or ask a question.

From Our Blog

• Blood Cancers & Watchful Waiting

Featured Resource

Magnolia Meals at Home

A meal delivery program that helps patients by providing nourishing meals to households affected by cancer. Is currently available in and around Woodcliff Lake, NJ and Andover, MA, Raleigh-Durham, NC and New Haven, CT (as well areas in New York, New Hampshire and Boston, MA). For more information please visit magnoliamealsathome.com or contact Kathy Nugent, LCSW at 800-813-4673, ext. 6809.