Canadian World Cup downhill racer Magnus Manson has announced he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells that mainly affects people in their 20s or the elderly and men are slightly more affected than women. The cancer causes B-lymphocytes to start to multiply in an abnormal way and begin to collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes, which makes the patient more vulnerable to infection.
Magnus said he knew something had been off for a while and he began consulting doctors around a month ago. However, in the past two weeks he has been exhausted and doctors were able to give him a concrete diagnosis after a series of tests and specialist appointments. Magnus will begin treatment as soon as possible and his specialists are confident he will be able to make a full recovery and be back riding when his body allows.
| I wish I could be at nationals on my bike today, but the universe has other plans.
Yesterday I was diagnosed with White Blood Cell Cancer (Hodgkin’s lymphoma) it’s taken about a month of tests and specialists appointments to finally receive the concrete answer. Only the last two weeks have been uncomfortable, the time beyond the two weeks was just weird. I felt exhausted, I knew something was off but it was simple enough to put blame on the travel or the racing or the training.
It’s tough to get such heavy news as a young kid for sure but as far as cancers go this one doesn’t sound to be too hard to beat and all the doctors are confident things should all work out!
Going to be taking some time off to receive treatment over the next little while but looking to get back on my bike as soon as the body allows, shouldn’t be too long!
Thank you to the companies and people who support me through the thick and thin, it’s been a real rough few years but the mental toughness all these struggles have brought into my life will only make me that much more resilient to challenges I'll face in the future.
Wish I could be out there doing my thing this weekend/summer but I hope everyone else will get after it for me!!—Magnus Manson |
Magnus would like to pass on an extended thank you to his sponsors, family, friends and the mountain bike community that has been overwhelmingly supportive after he posted the news. We wish Magnus all the best in his battle with the disease and hope to see him fully recovered and back on his bike soon. We will keep you updated of Magnus' progress as he goes through his treatment.
Cancer sucks, but Hodgkin's is definitely a treatable thing. Good luck, stay strong. Some days will be rough, but you got this.
If I had to offer one piece of advice it is to start thinking about your recovery before your treatment starts. Train for that recovery all the way through the treatment. It will keep your mind focused on the future. And You’ll have a good foundation to build on when the treatments are done.
Stay strong brother.
I wonder if someone close to Magnus will set up a go fund me so those of us that want to chip in some cash to help out!
Stay Strong
Good luck Magnus, I was riddled with it and told that it would be back in 5 to 10 years. I’m at 15 years, you can kick this to touch, stay strong!
Of all the people I have met at races (and Cypress) over the years you have always been one of the most positive.
That big smile is going to work well for you as you take on this new challenge.
I know everyone that has ever met you is wishing you a speedy recovery.
We tend not to think of things like donating blood or volunteering to be a stem cell donor until someone we know or love becomes in need.
Magnus will need many litres of blood and possibly a stem cell transplant during the coming months.
PB readers wishing they could help can register to roll up their sleeves and donate.
Hoping to see you back stronger than ever soon!
Positive vibes!!!!