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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Source: Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 25, 2023 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The prognosis depends on the following:
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Whether the patient has HIV.
The patient's age and general health.
Whether the tumor is in the central nervous system, eye, or both.
The level of certain substances in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Treatment options depend on the following:
Whether the tumor is in the central nervous system, eye, or both.
The patient's age and general health.
Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back).
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Treatment of primary CNS lymphoma works best when the tumor has not spread outside the cerebrum (the largest part of the brain) and the patient is younger than 60 years, able to carry out most daily activities, and does not have AIDS or other diseases that weaken the immune system.
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