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There is no cure for WM. In general, patients go into partial or complete remission following initial treatments. However the disease is not cured and follow-up treatment may be necessary.

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What are the symptoms of Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia?

Many individuals with WM have no symptoms of the disease. This is known as asymptomatic macroglobulinemia. When symptoms of WM are present, they may vary greatly


How can Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia be prevented?

There is no known prevention for WM


Is waldenstroms hereditary?

Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia is not considered hereditary, as most cases occur sporadically without a clear genetic link. However, some studies suggest a potential association with certain genetic predispositions, particularly in families with other lymphoproliferative disorders. While having a family history of related conditions may slightly increase risk, the majority of patients do not have a direct hereditary connection. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized information regarding risk factors.


Who discovered Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia?

It was first identified in 1944, by the Swedish physician Jan Gosta Waldenstrom


How is Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia treated?

There also is no generally-accepted course of treatment for WM.


How prevalent is Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia?

It is estimated that it may affect about five out of every 100,000 people


What is the prediction of a disease's outcome?

Prognosis Pro = prior or before Gnosis = knowledge


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What demographic group gets Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia?

WM most often affects males over the age of 65


Which term means a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder?

Prognosis


What is the prognosis?

a prognosis is the result after treating the disease


What is the noun form of prognosis?

Prognosis is the noun.