Intrathecal therapy
The delivery of chemotherapy into the cerbrospinal fluid (either through a lumbar puncture channel or through a shunt or reservoir that directly leads into the CSF in the brain ventricles). The use of such therapy is common in the intitial therapy of some forms of acute leukamia and in carcinomatous meningitis (where the cancer cells are growing within the CSF).
Get an opinion from a leading UK cancer specialistOur online medical opinion service provides you with expert advice on treatment options from one of our leading cancer specialists. Complete the form for a response within 24 hours. |
Find a cancer specialistSearch our online database of private cancer specialists across the UK, or select one of our featured oncologists and cancer specialists. |