Increasing incidence of Primary CNS lymphoma but no improvement in survival in Sweden 2000 ‐2013

ConclusionThe increasing PCNSL incidence in the elderly was consistent with an increasing incidence of brain tumors of any type, and may in part be attributable to improved diagnostics and reporting in this group. New treatment options have not yet translated into general survival improvements in a population‐based setting, although the presence of long‐term survivors among fit patients is encouraging.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: European Journal of Haematology - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research