The Bing Center

Dr. Treon's center is called the Bing Center for Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia.  Last Friday, I got an email from the Administrative Director of the center, Christopher Patterson.  He's also the "organizing secretariat" of the last two international workshops.  Here's what he had to say:

I called Karin Anderson's number today.  She wasn't available, but someone named Jake took all my information and promised that she'd be back to me within a day to schedule a consult.  They take my insurance, yay!  My local hematologist wants me to have a CAT scan to rule out lymphoma - scheduled for Friday - so I'll set up to go to Boston after those results are in.  I'm excited that Treon may be able to work with my local doctor regarding my treatment.  I'll have to remember to ask him if he just sets initial direction, or if he stays involved during the progression of the treatment and disease.

Thank you very much for your email. In terms of a second opinion, Dr Treon is accepting new consults and can work with your local oncologist in terms of direction of treatment and diagnosis. To speak with our new consult administration, please contact Karin Anderson at 617.632.3823.

If you wish to look for a second opinion within your area, Dr David Siegel at the Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ. The link for his information:

http://www.wmctg.org/biopage_Siegel.html


Attached, please find the Bing Center for WM's April newsletter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

All the best-

Chris

The Bing Center April newsletter wasn't real informative; it was just an announcement for a meeting of a support group (already passed).  But it's good to learn that there is a support group up in Boston, and it will be worth keeping an eye on what they're presenting there.