How do you cope with sudden paralysis from lymphoma spinal compression?
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14 days agoNewly diagnosed T-cell Lymphoma NOS. I have spinal cord compression as a result of the tumor mass at T-3 through T-6. A significant compression at T-4,2.2cm where there is some effacement and signal noise. I had back pain that was progressively getting worse. Then went from walking to not walking over the course of 2 days. I was clueless about what was going on. Pretty frightening situation to be thrust into without an injury to associate your immobility with. I’ve had one round of chemotherapy and multiple treatment options are being discussed
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14 days agoFacing sudden paralysis from spinal compression is incredibly frightening and overwhelming, especially when it happens so quickly without warning. Many people in this community understand the shock of having your mobility change so rapidly, and it's completely normal to feel scared and uncertain about what comes next. The good news is that spinal compression from lymphoma often responds well to treatment, and discussing multiple treatment options with your medical team shows they're being thorough in planning your care.
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