WM and the Immune System: What Patients Need to Know

Join Shayna Sarosiek, MD, hematologist and WM expert at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Bing Center for Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia, for an informative webinar exploring the important relationship between Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia and the immune system. Dr. Sarosiek will discuss: How the immune system works and the role it plays in protecting our health How WM can affect the immune system, including how to understand some of the blood markers routinely measured as part of your labs Supporting immune health through lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, and other healthy habits IVIG and other supportive therapies: Who may benefit and why? Vaccines and WM: What patients should know and questions to discuss with their healthcare team The presentation will be approximately 60–75 minutes, followed by a short Q&A session. About Dr. Shayna Sarosiek Dr. Sarosiek is a Senior Physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia and AL amyloidosis and is a member of the Bing Center for Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia, where she cares for patients and conducts clinical research. Her research interests include immunotherapies and antibody-based treatments for WM. Register for the webinar: https://iwmf-wm.zoom.us/meeting/register/mdxczm3DRRuY7ZPie_5cQA