All Spinal Tumors Articles

  • About Spinal Tumors from the Cleveland Clinic
    Although rare, tumors that arise or spread into the spine present some of the most difficult challenges for patients and physicians.
  • Alternative Treatments for Spinal Tumors
    To help deal with pain caused by a spinal tumor, you may try complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). These treatment methods, such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi, can help you find pain relief.
  • Bone Cancer: Questions and Answers
    Cancer that arises in the bone (primary bone cancer) is not the same disease as cancer that spreads to the bone from another part of the body (secondary bone cancer).
  • Bone Cancer: Questions and Answers Continued
    The diagnosis of cancer may include a blood test to determine the level of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase. A large amount of alkaline phosphatase can be found in the blood when the cells that form bone tissue are very active.
  • Bracing: A Treatment Option for Spinal Tumors
    A brace will not treat a spinal tumor; it's not able to make it shrink. However, your doctor may suggest a brace to help you deal with pain caused by the tumor. You may have to wear it before or after surgery.
  • Causes of Spinal Tumors
    A spinal tumor diagnosis raises a lot of questions. We've put together answers to the most common questions about spinal tumors, including questions about radiation. Start here for the basics of spinal tumors.
  • Chemotherapy for Spinal Tumors
    Chemotherapy is the first thing many people think of when facing cancer. Side effects. Hair loss. Weakness. Learn when chemo is used to treat spinal tumors and how it can help you.
  • Clinical Trials and Spinal Tumors
  • Common Spinal Tumor Questions
    A spinal tumor diagnosis raises a lot of questions. We've put together answers to the most common questions about spinal tumors, including questions about radiation. Start here for the basics of spinal tumors.
  • Drugs and Medications for Spinal Tumors
    In treating spinal tumors, your doctor may have you take various drugs and medications. These are not to treat the tumor; they treat the accompanying pain and/or the side effects of other treatments (such as radiation). List of common medications.
  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery and Metastatic Thoracic Neoplasms
    The Cleveland Clinic reports their success treating metastatic spinal lesions (tumors) using endoscopes combined with a posterolateral surgical approach.
  • Facts and Tips about Spinal Tumors
    Spinal tumors (both benign and malignant) are rare. That's the first fact you should know about them. Here's a collection of other facts and tips about spinal tumors, including treatment pointers.
  • Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumors
    Spinal tumors, also called neoplasms are abnormal growths of tissue found inside the spinal column.
  • Questions and Answers About Bone Cancer
    Bone cancer is a malignant tumor that develops from the cells of the bone. Primary bone cancer is rare.
  • Radiation Therapy for Spinal Tumors
    Radiation for spinal tumors has one goal: to destroy the tumor. It can also be used before surgery to shrink the tumor. Article details how radiation is used, its effectiveness, and possible side effects (and how to deal with those).
  • Spinal Tumors
    Good introductory article about spinal tumors, covering the differences between primary and secondary tumors. Knowing the type of tumor, where it's located in the spine, and if it's cancerous helps decide on the best course of action for treatment.
  • Spinal Tumors: Benign and Malignant Types
    There are several types of benign and malignant spinal tumors. These abnormal growths generally develop slowly and may worsen over time unless treated.
  • Spinal Tumors: Descriptive Overview
    Spinal tumors are rare. However, when they develop the foremost symptom usually is back pain. It is a good idea to seek medical attention if back pain does not resolve or if other symptoms such as extremity weakness accompany pain.
  • Spinal Tumors: Diagnosis and Non-Surgical Treatment
    The patient's medical status is evaluated with particular attention given to back pain and neurologic deficit. Although back pain is often the primary symptom, some patients present with paraparesis (slight paralysis), spinal deformity, and malaise.
  • Spinal Tumors: Diagnostic Process
    Radiographs (x-rays) are initially obtained and a bone scan may be ordered early to rule out tumors or infections.
  • Spinal Tumors: Surgery and Recovery
    Spine surgery may be necessary to remove a tumor to reduce pain and alleviate neurologic dysfunction.
  • Spinal Tumors: Treatments
    A spinal tumor is a very serious medical condition. If diagnosed early, patients have a better chance of a full recovery.
  • Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery: an Effective Treatment for Metastatic Spinal Tumors
    Metastatic spinal tumors are the most common malignant lesions of the spine. Researchers investigated the efficiency of stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRS) in treating patients. This article outlines the outcomes of the study.
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
    There are many factors a surgeon will take into consideration before doing surgery for a spinal tumor. Review a list of circumstances that may warrant surgery. Article also covers typical surgeries used to treat spinal tumors.
  • Symptoms of Spinal Tumors
    Most patients with spinal tumors first come to the doctor because of back pain, specifically non-mechanic back pain (constant pain that doesn't get better by changing positions or resting). Read about other common tumor symptoms
  • Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumors
    Surgery is performed to remove or reduce the size of the tumor and alleviate the pressure ont he spinal column caused by the tumor.
Last Updated: 02/11/2009

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