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PCNSL: A unique treatment challenge
• Rapidly lethal if not treated or responsive
• RT alone is effective, but CRs are brief (median survival: 1 yr)
• Breakthrough for cure: introduction of high dose MTX
• Great concern:
radiation-related neurotoxicity
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Role of radiation is debated!