ISSN:
1573-7373
Keywords:
leptomeningeal carcinomatosis
;
intrathecal methotrexate
;
whole brain irradiation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary From 1981 through 1985 the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) conducted a study evaluating the natural history and the effectiveness of standard therapy in those patients with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis from non-hematologic malignancies. Twenty-six patients were evaluated for the effectiveness of treatment; those who responded to therapy by one month exhibited a median additional survival of 5.7 months and those who were not responders at one month exhibited a median additional survival of 1.8 months. We were unable to identify pre-treatment clinical characteristics which would predict for a favorable response to therapy. Aggressive treatment in some patients may be indicated, as those patients who respond to treatment may have a survival benefit. The overall prognosis in this patient group remains exceedingly poor.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02327385
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