SPINE AND SPINAL CORD TUMORS
Spine and spinal cord tumors are rare lesions which can cause pain and progressive paralysis. The most common type of spinal tumor is metastatic cancer to the spine. This is when cancer cells from other sites in the body deposit along the spine and cause tumors. Surgery can be a highly effective method of preserving the ability to walk and decrease the tumor burden for other treatments to take effect.
Primary spinal tumors are very rare tumors which originate from the spine itself. These tumors can be simple or complex depending on its location and extent of growth. Proper diagnosis is paramount in selecting the appropriate surgery.
Spinal cord tumors are tumors arising from the spinal cord or nerves themselves and require delicate handling to prevent injury to normal spinal cord tissue. Surgery is performed under a specialized microscope by neurosurgeons constantly monitoring the function of the spinal cord during surgery.
The neurosurgical spine surgons at the Brigham and Women's Hospital work in collaboration with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute to provide the best cancer care possible.
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