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Spouse with Primary CNS Lymphoma

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 31 8:38am | Replies (6)

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My husband was diagnosed with this 6/2024. His tumor responded well to the methotrexate but he was only able to complete 7 of the 14 treatments due to kidney injury. This type of cancer is a lot to process. You are in the early stage and are probably shocked by this diagnosis. I was. My tips would be give yourself grace, keep an journal of your appointments (helps keeps things organized which brings peace), accept help gracefully (maybe friends or family can drive your husband), take things one day at a time and find someone you can talk to either a good friend who listens or a counselor. Your husband may need a counseling too. Both my husband and I have a strong faith which really helps and we talk pretty often about our fears and feelings. We have grown even closer during this journey. I also focus a lot on the daily blessings of life and try to savor every moment. My husband will be 80 in September, rides his e-bike 3 times a week and plays golf once a week. I wish you the best on your journey and hope that you find the strength and support you need.

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@cottrell Thank you for this. We have had many ipen conversations as well and I’m working daily to trust God and give my worries to him. Today, my husband has said he wants to stop. He’s so miserable. I support him completely, but im heart-broken.