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

Living well with WM

Here, you’ll find practical advice to help you stay healthy while living with WM. There’s information on diet, exercise, mental health, juggling work and WM, and what you need to know about vaccinations. As always, if you’ve got specific questions, you can always reach out to our Support Line on 0300 303 5870.

Diet & WM

Find tips to maintain a balanced diet and stay active while living with WM. Having a good diet can help to boost your energy, strengthen immunity, and support your overall health. Staying active, will also help to reduce fatigue, improves mental health, controls weight and blood pressure, and even manage treatment side effects.

Mental Health

It’s common to feel anxious after a WMers diagnosis and your emotions may fluctuate as your condition changes. There are plenty of resources and specialist support available to help you manage your mental health right now.

Vaccinations & WM​

People with WM are more vulnerable to infections, but you can reduce your risk with good hygiene, avoiding crowds, and staying up to date with vaccines—unless advised otherwise by your doctor. See how you can protect yourself.

Working with WM

How your WM affects your working life depends on many things including your symptoms, treatment and the type of work you do. Even if you are able to work as normal, it’s important to know what you’re entitled to should you need it.

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Additional Support

If you are feeling very anxious or depressed, it’s important to speak to your healthcare team who will be able to refer you for additional support. .

A number of charities also offer specialised support to help people live well with WM

  • Mind – support and information on mental health conditions
  • Maggie’s Centres – support online or in a hospital-based centre
  • Macmillan Cancer Support – downloadable guides or hospital-based support.

WMUK Support Line

Our Support Line, run by an experienced WM nurse, is available throughout the week, for you. You can also email support@wmuk.org.uk and we’ll respond within 48 hours.

0300 303 5870, or view our other support options.