Progress in intrathecal therapy for solid tumor meningeal metastasis
Solid tumor meningeal metastasis is a catastrophic complication in the late stage of tumors,with a poor prognosis and currently lacking effective treatment methods.As a treatment method for meningeal metastasis,intrathecal chemotherapy has been recommended by many guidelines or expert consensus,and is often used in clinical practice.However,the efficacy of intrathecal chemotherapy has always lacked high-quality research evidence to support it.The efficacy of commonly used intrathecal chemotherapy drugs such as methotrexate,cytarabine,and thiotepa is not ideal.This article summarizes the usage,efficacy,and safety of new intrathecal injection drugs.