Dealing with both DLBCL and Primary CNS Lymphoma at the same time is a lot to carry — you're definitely not alone in this, even if it can feel that way sometimes.
Many MyLymphomaTeam members have shared similar experiences with CNS lymphoma and methotrexate treatment. High-dose methotrexate is actually the standard Show Full Answer
Dealing with both DLBCL and Primary CNS Lymphoma at the same time is a lot to carry — you're definitely not alone in this, even if it can feel that way sometimes.
Many MyLymphomaTeam members have shared similar experiences with CNS lymphoma and methotrexate treatment. High-dose methotrexate is actually the standard first-line chemotherapy for CNS lymphoma, so your treatment path is very much in line with what others have gone through. Beyond methotrexate, doctors often combine it with other treatments. Common options used alongside or after methotrexate include:
- Rituximab (Rituxan)
- Cytarabine
- Vincristine (Oncovin)
- Ibrutinib (Imbruvica)
- Thiotepa (Tepadina)
- Temozolomide (Temodar)
- Whole brain radiation therapy
- Stem cell transplantation
It's worth having an open conversation with your care team about what comes next, especially regarding whether additional treatments or clinical trials might be right for your situation.
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