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Latest Bing Center News

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia: Who Gets What and When?

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia: Who Gets What and When?

As many as 50% of people at the time of their Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) diagnosis won’t need drug therapy for a number of years. We spoke with Shayna Sarosiek, MD, hematologist/oncologist from at the Bing Center for Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, to share what “supportive treatments” could help in the meantime.

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We want YOU to join our Jimmy FundRaiser community!

We want YOU to join our Jimmy FundRaiser community!

We want YOU to join our Jimmy FundRaiser community! The Dana-Farber Community Fundraising Event (CFE) program is where community members hold their own fundraisers or events on behalf of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. Fundraisers range from bake sales to hiking mountains, walking a 5k, and holding a virtual cooking class. Holding a fundraiser can be an outlet for individuals or families who want to take an “action” towards supporting a loved one, remembering a loved one, or fighting their own fight against cancer.

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Zachary Hunter - 20 Years at Dana-Farber!

Zachary Hunter - 20 Years at Dana-Farber!

I first met Zach in 2004 when I joined the Bing Center as a volunteer. He was managing clinical trials, and immediately became my "go-to" person when I needed help or advice on any technical issue. Zach created the first WM Workshop website, and then taught me how to maintain it. I was able to build on that knowledge to create other websites.

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What insights can multi-omics provide into the mechanism of disease progression in WM?

What insights can multi-omics provide into the mechanism of disease progression in WM?

On behalf of the International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF), the Lymphoma Hub was pleased to speak with Zachary Hunter, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, US. We asked, What insights can multi-omics provide into the mechanism of disease progression in Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM)?

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My Waldenström Macroglobulinemia, Miracle Number Three

My Waldenström Macroglobulinemia, Miracle Number Three

Dear Fellow Cancer Patient: As I believe in universal love for ALL, I’m reaching out to you, whether we have met or not, to invite you to join me in embracing the concept of medical miracles no matter what kind of cancer you have.

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Update on Bing Neel Syndrome - Shayna Sarosiek April, 2023

Update on Bing Neel Syndrome - Shayna Sarosiek April, 2023

From Bing-Neel Co-Leader & Lifeline Volunteer, Julie Davidson: "The Bing-Neel Support Group just had our Spring meeting. We featured a wonderfully informative video by Dr. Shayna Sarosiek, senior physician at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Bing Center for Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia.

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2022 March Dr. Treon

2022 March Dr. Treon "Rounds" with Canadian Medical Professionals

We invited Canadian medical professionals to listen to Dr. Treon of the DFCI.  (There were 2 sessions - EST & PST)  He provided a very thorough update on the state of WM and its treatment.

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IWWM-11 (Madrid 2022) Consensus Panel Reports

IWWM-11 (Madrid 2022) Consensus Panel Reports

Consensus panel reports from the 11th International Workshop on Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia.

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Dana-Farber Researchers Use Machine Learning to Understand Rare Familial Blood Cancer

Dana-Farber Researchers Use Machine Learning to Understand Rare Familial Blood Cancer

Researchers at Dana-Farber have put together a data atlas that includes a range of genomic, transcriptomic, epigenetic, and clinical data from patients and healthy donors to try to understand familial WM.

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Topics from the 11th IWWM Workshop in Madrid

Topics from the 11th IWWM Workshop in Madrid

Bing Center WM experts discuss various topics from the 11th IWWM in Madrid.

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