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*Plasmapheresis temporarily lowers IgM levels by removing some of the abnormal IgM from the blood, which makes the blood thinner. | *Plasmapheresis temporarily lowers IgM levels by removing some of the abnormal IgM from the blood, which makes the blood thinner. | ||
*However, plasmapheresis does not affect the lymphoma cells. | *However, plasmapheresis does not affect the lymphoma cells. | ||
*Plasmapheresis is usually given until chemotherapy starts to work. | *Plasmapheresis is usually given until chemotherapy starts to work. | ||
*Plasmapheresis is combined with chemotherapy to control the disease for a longer period of time. | |||
===Chemotherapy=== | ===Chemotherapy=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Medical Therapy
There are several different options for Waldenström Macroglobulinemia.[1]
Watchful Waiting
Patients who do not have symptoms and whose cancer does not seem to be progressing often do not need treatment.
Plasmapheresis
- Plasmapheresis is recommended in patients with Waldenström Macroglobulinemia who develop hyperviscosity symptoms.
- Plasmapheresis temporarily lowers IgM levels by removing some of the abnormal IgM from the blood, which makes the blood thinner.
- However, plasmapheresis does not affect the lymphoma cells.
- Plasmapheresis is usually given until chemotherapy starts to work.
- Plasmapheresis is combined with chemotherapy to control the disease for a longer period of time.
Chemotherapy
References
- ↑ Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/types-of-nhl/lymphoplasmacytic-lymphoma/?region=ab Accessed on November 6 2015