Anyone diagnosed with Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma?

Posted by clavallee2 @clavallee2, Dec 18, 2019

Any one been diagnosed with Primary Central nervous system lymphoma?

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Not sure if that’s the group. I have Primary CNS Lymphoma which is a form of brain cancer. I had a tumour that was diluted with high dose methotrexate chemo.

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Hi @pfother, I moved your post to the relevant discussion to help you connect with others who have experience with primary CNS lymphoma: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/primary-central-nervous-system-lymphoma/

How are you doing?

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In January 2025 I was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, after 3 months of Nordic Protocol, I went to a complete remission and in May 2025 It was confirmed that I am still in remission, in July 2025 my healthy cells were completed just in case. In September 2025 I fainted, had a couple of seizures and after biopsy in the brain, told that I have a Lymphoma in the brain. That is so rare and unexpected. From Monday I am going to start a Matrix Protocol in hope that I will be in remission again and will be able to go through stem cells transplant if I am lucky. If not, then they will try to buy me time. I have small kids and so scared. I dont know how to live with it, how to find strength and courage. I am simply so afraid.

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In January 2025 I was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, after 3 months of Nordic Protocol, I went to a complete remission and in May 2025 It was confirmed that I am still in remission, in July 2025 my healthy cells were completed just in case. In September 2025 I fainted, had a couple of seizures and after biopsy in the brain, told that I have a Lymphoma in the brain. That is so rare and unexpected. From Monday I am going to start a Matrix Protocol in hope that I will be in remission again and will be able to go through stem cells transplant if I am lucky. If not, then they will try to buy me time. I have small kids and so scared. I dont know how to live with it, how to find strength and courage. I am simply so afraid.

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Hi @ingridcork11 -

I am so sorry to hear of your CNS Lymphoma diagnosis after your treatment for Mantle Cell Lymphoma treatment and remission. I can understand your overwhelm and fear with this new diagnosis, for you and your children. My heart goes out to you - I understand too well how frightening it can be to have uncontrolled neurological symptoms and then the diagnosis of brain tumors.

I am sharing my experience with CNS Lymphoma below to hopefully give you some hope that a good outcome is possible.

My Story:
I collapsed at home on Thanksgiving Day 2023 unable to lift my head off of the floor. I was taken by ambulance to the hospital and diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) after many tests. By the time of diagnosis, I had multiple tumors in my body (stomach, lungs, brain). Because of the multiple brain tumors, mine was also classified as CNS lymphoma.

My Treatment:
I received 4 rounds of R-Chop therapy and 4 Matrix treatments at Mayo Clinic to target the multiple tumors. The final phase of my treatment was to include an autologous bone marrow transplant but I was unable to complete the transplant after chemotherapy due to insufficient stem cells.

My Current Remission:
I had good results with the treatments and am now in month 16 of post treatment remission. I get scans and labs every 3 months to confirm continued remission.

Try to take good care of yourself and allow yourself some peace if possible during this time. Please reach out if you need more information or support as you proceed with your treatment. There are a great group of mentors and members here that can help you get thru this.

Wishing you all the best with your treatments. We are here supporting you.

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Hi @ingridcork11 -

I am so sorry to hear of your CNS Lymphoma diagnosis after your treatment for Mantle Cell Lymphoma treatment and remission. I can understand your overwhelm and fear with this new diagnosis, for you and your children. My heart goes out to you - I understand too well how frightening it can be to have uncontrolled neurological symptoms and then the diagnosis of brain tumors.

I am sharing my experience with CNS Lymphoma below to hopefully give you some hope that a good outcome is possible.

My Story:
I collapsed at home on Thanksgiving Day 2023 unable to lift my head off of the floor. I was taken by ambulance to the hospital and diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) after many tests. By the time of diagnosis, I had multiple tumors in my body (stomach, lungs, brain). Because of the multiple brain tumors, mine was also classified as CNS lymphoma.

My Treatment:
I received 4 rounds of R-Chop therapy and 4 Matrix treatments at Mayo Clinic to target the multiple tumors. The final phase of my treatment was to include an autologous bone marrow transplant but I was unable to complete the transplant after chemotherapy due to insufficient stem cells.

My Current Remission:
I had good results with the treatments and am now in month 16 of post treatment remission. I get scans and labs every 3 months to confirm continued remission.

Try to take good care of yourself and allow yourself some peace if possible during this time. Please reach out if you need more information or support as you proceed with your treatment. There are a great group of mentors and members here that can help you get thru this.

Wishing you all the best with your treatments. We are here supporting you.

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I was diagnosed with primary CNS lymphoma in 2019. I had 6 months of MRT chemo, then autologous stem cell transplant. I am cured! Prayer is what helped me through it. God will be your strength & comfort. Ex 15:26 …I am the Lord, who heals you. Try to eat as much protein as you can (try gelaTEIN- it’s refreshing & tasty), nap when needed. I’m praying for your complete recovery!

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I was diagnosed with primary CNS lymphoma in 2019. I had 6 months of MRT chemo, then autologous stem cell transplant. I am cured! Prayer is what helped me through it. God will be your strength & comfort. Ex 15:26 …I am the Lord, who heals you. Try to eat as much protein as you can (try gelaTEIN- it’s refreshing & tasty), nap when needed. I’m praying for your complete recovery!

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@secglc2 thank you for your wishes, i try ti keep faith and hope. Food is something I really need to reconsider. Not fan of protein, but will try better. Grateful.

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