For the 22nd consecutive year, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. This year, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center is ranked as the best hospital for cancer care in New England and #4 in the nation.

Join us for the Walk for Waldenstrom’s 2022, Sunday, September 18th at 10:00am (ET). This is YOUR opportunity to raise awareness and support for the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF). Walk for Waldenstrom’s is a 1-mile walk/run fundraising and awareness event for the IWMF and global WM community of care partners, friends, and family. There’s no registration fee or charge!

The International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) is a patient-founded, patient-led, international non-profit that is dedicated to a simple but compelling vision: Support everyone affected by Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM) while advancing the search for a cure.

The 27th Annual IWMF Educational Forum provides a unique opportunity to learn and connect with and from one another. The 2022 Virtual Ed Forum brings WM specialists, clinicians, researchers, patients, and caregivers together. A two-day program features pertinent and timely information related to symptoms and complications of WM, current treatment options, new therapies, and life topics that align with this year’s Ed Forum theme:  Living, Learning, and Thriving with WM. This year’s Educational Forum will conclude with our popular “Ask the Doctors” question-and-answer session.

A project that has been a long time in the making came to fruition earlier this year.  The goal of the WMFC was to have a series of video conferences led by key WM researchers, and to specifically invite Canadian Medical Professionals to learn more about our disease from those who know it best.

Rare Cancers Updates offers a dynamic half-day online learning experience aimed at helping clinicians efficiently gain valuable education on a rare topic. You'll have the opportunity to earn CME credits and compete for amazing prizes during our 2022 Contest! Join us during the June 17th meeting, where you'll gain insights and practical guidance on Waldenström Macroglobulinemia. Registration is free!

WM patients and caregivers under the age of 50:Join the Young WM International Support Group on May 16th with special guest, Dr. Shayna Sarosiek!

Workshop Date and Time: Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Eastern Time. Registrants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast. Click below to learn more or register for this workshop.

In this issue of the IWMF Torch, Dr. Jorge Castillo reviews the disgnosis, indications to treat, and treatment options for Bing Neel Syndrome (BNS) in patients with WM, as these have a direct impact on further understanding the choices available to manage BNS.

Our IWMF Support Group Leaders and International Affiliates had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Shayna Sarosiek of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute this week. Dr. Sarosiek covered many topics, including Evusheld, CAR-T therapy, and WM treatments on the horizon. This is a fabulous and timely presentation you don't want to miss!