What are the Treatment Options for Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis?
Treatment of LC is challenging and aims at palliating symptoms and prolonging survival. Options include: - Intrathecal Chemotherapy: Direct administration of chemotherapeutic agents into the CSF. - Systemic Chemotherapy: Use of chemotherapeutic drugs that cross the blood-brain barrier. - Radiation Therapy: Targeted radiation to symptomatic areas of the CNS. - Supportive Care: Management of symptoms such as pain, seizures, and nausea, including corticosteroids and anticonvulsants.
