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Building Bonds Ep. 2:
Finding and Partnering with a Doctor for Better Waldenström Care - Now ON DEMAND
Finding a match with a doctor is important in your waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) care.
A strong partnership leads to more informed decisions, personalized care, and a greater sense of control. Join Dr. Jonas Paludo from Mayo Clinic and WM patient advocate Lisa Ramirez as she discusses how her decisions led to being treated by Dr. Paludo and forming a trusted patient-doctor relationship.
- Select an “On Demand” session to watch right now.
- Select a “Replay” session to have a link sent to you.
- Discover the importance of second opinions and how even top specialists recommend them
- Understand how a WM specialist can provide a unique perspective having seen more cases
- Learn about shared decision-making in Waldenström treatment
- Hear first-hand experiences of navigating a chronic cancer with your doctor by your side
- Get practical tips for advocating for yourself or a loved one in the treatment process
Program Speakers
Pete DeNardis
Host
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia Patient Advocate
IWMF Chair Emeritus
Lisa Ramirez
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
Patient Advocate
Jonas Paludo, MD
Hematologist, Oncologist
Mayo Clinic
Thank you to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their partnership. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is here for you with information about clinical trials, resources, and support.
We would also like to thank the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation for their partnership.
Thank you to Pharmacyclics, An AbbVie Company for its support of our patient education program! The Patient Story retains full editorial control over all content.