The Waldenstrom's Weekly
October 21, 2022
Volume 2, Issue 40
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Your generous contributions allow the IWMF to provide information, education and support programs free of charge to all WM community members. |
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If you are 70.5 or older, IRA (Individual retirement account) gifts are a powerful way to support the IWMF and reduce your future tax burden. And if you are subject to Required Minimum Distributions (RMD), making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows you to satisfy your RMD without increasing your taxable income! Most importantly, you’ll make an immediate impact on everyone affected by Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM), at less cost to you. Click here to use a free resource to learn more and create your IRA gift.
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NEXT WEEKEND!
Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)
North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma
October 28th - 30th, 2022
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The North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma is an annual 2 ½ day program providing presentations from expert speaking faculty, disease and treatment specific information, information on clinical trials, the latest advances in lymphoma research, and networking opportunities for members of the lymphoma community.
Click the button below for details on the 2022 Educational Forum on Lymphoma.
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GRYT Health Global Virtual Cancer Conference
November 2nd - 5th, 2022
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A Helpful Resource from the LLS:
Upcoming Medicare Part D Changes
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From the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS):
Major Changes are Coming to Medicare Part D As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in August 2022, significant reforms are coming to Medicare Part D —all of which will mean lower out-of-pocket costs for patients. Providers and patients should be aware of these key dates affecting Medicare beneficiaries.
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Learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act HERE.
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TODAY at 2:00PM US ET/UTC-4!
Sound Meditation for WM
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Relax to the sound of Ann MacMullan's authentic Himalayan Singing bowls, with gentle verbal guidance to further calm the nervous system. According to sound healing traditions that have been passed down through both lineage and training, these bowls introduce a healing harmonic sound wave that helps dislodge stagnation on the cellular level, bringing the mind and body into perfect tune.
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This Sunday from 1:00 - 3:00PM U.S ET (UTC-4)
Extramedullary WM Discussion Group
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How rare is Extramedullary WM? We’ve heard from WM expert docs that it is so rare that many WM doctors have never seen a case, yet apparently there are a number of us who certainly know that we exist. We (The IWMF) would like to try and connect folks who have been diagnosed with any type of WM/LPL lesions/tumors outside of the “normal” regions of bone marrow, lymph nodes and spleen. In addition to being able to meet one another and share stories, we would love to be able to collect enough information to be useful for WM researchers and to raise awareness in the WM community.
We will meet via Zoom this Sunday afternoon, October 23 from 1-3 pm US ET (UTC-4) . You will need to pre register for this meeting HERE.
If this time doesn't work for you, but you’d like to be included in our information gathering/sharing effort, please contact either
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Young WM International Support Group Meeting
Monday, November 7th at 7:30PM U.S. ET
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WM patients and caregivers under the age of 50:
Join the Young WM International Support Group on November 7th for a sharing session. Bring your stories and questions to share with the group for approximately one hour.
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Recording Available
Cardio Flow for WM with Ann MacMullan
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If you are in need of an exercise break today, check out the recording HERE!
Physical activity is the number one intervention for cancer-related fatigue. This medium-paced class will feature cardio, strength, and balance training to safely get the heart rate up for those managing WM.
Our next Cardio Flow class will be next Friday, October 28th.
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Click below to get your IWMF Swag, and be sure to send a picture to mpostek@iwmf.com to be featured in the WM Weekly !
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IWMF is dedicated to supporting and educating everyone affected by WM while advancing the search for a cure. Waldenstrom's Weekly is a free service to WM community members to share WM related news and events. Click on downloading photos at the top to view all content. For more information, email info@IWMF.com or visit www.IWMF.com
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IWMF, 6144 Clark Center Ave., Sarasota, FL 34238 | info@iwmf.com |
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