CNS Lymphoma
CNS lymphoma stands for central nervous system lymphoma. This is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in which cancer cells form in the spinal cord or brain or spread from other body parts to the spinal cord or the brain. Men are more commonly affected by this cancer than women. The median age at diagnosis is around 55 years old. People with a weakened immune system tend to be at a higher risk. Other risk factors include chronic immunosuppression and immune system disorders. Specific symptoms can vary, depending on the location of the cancerous cells. These include arm and leg weakness, headache, seizure, vomiting, nausea, trouble swallowing, facial weakness, hearing loss, double vision, back pain, blurry vision, and more. [8]
