Meet Shirley & Bob : The Waldenstrom Patient Journey

Waldenstrom Unplugged: Words Matter brings together expert clinical insight and lived patient experience to make Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) clearer, less isolating, and easier to navigate. The episode introduces Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) through patient advocate Bob Perry’s 11-year journey, highlighting how varied and uncertain a WM diagnosis can be. Professor Shirley D’Sa explains that WM affects everyone differently, with some patients needing treatment quickly and others remaining on active monitoring for years. The episode emphasizes the importance of reliable, WM-specific information and specialist support, while encouraging patients to focus not only on future treatments and research, but also on living as well and as fully as possible today. **📌 Big takeaways from this episode:** - WM is profoundly individual. - The right information and people matter enormously. - Focus on living well now, not just on finding a cure.   **WITH SUPPORT FROM IWMF** About the IWMF The International Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Foundation is dedicated to supporting and educating everyone affected by Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia while advancing the search for better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. Please visit: https://iwmf.com/ **YOUR HOSTS** **Professor Shirley D’Sa**: Professor Shirley D’Sa is a leading haematologist at University College Hospital in London, where she runs a specialist Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia service. She is widely respected for her WM expertise, compassionate care, and commitment to helping patients understand both the science and the lived experience of the condition. **Bob Perry**: Bob Perry is a WM patient and advocate who brings warmth, candor, and hard‑won perspective to conversations about diagnosis, treatment, and living well. Drawing on his own journey and his support for fellow patients, he helps translate complex information into practical, relatable guidance