TREATMENT OPTIONS

The primary goal in treating a spinal tumor is to eliminate the tumor completely. This goal is often difficult to attain due to the intricate structure of the spinal cord.  When developing a treatment plan physician’s take in to account the patient’s age, overall health status, the type of tumor, the location of the tumor and the size of the tumor. They must also take into account whether the tumor originated in the spine (primary tumor) or whether is spread form another location to the spine (secondary tumor).  Doctors also must take into account your age, overall health, the type of tumor and whether it is primary or has spread to the spine from another location.

Treatment options include:

PREVENTION

The best way to prevent neck and back pain and to prevent progressive spine compromise is to become familiar with how your spine works and to become an active participant in your spinecare. It is important to learn how to choose a spinecare specialist and to recognize an efficient spinecare team. There are many steps you can take and habits you can develop to better care for your spine and prevent spine injury. It is also important that you learn more about your spine disorder and become aware of the signs and symptoms that warrant intervention and follow up care. Early detection and timely intervention certainly brings about the best treatment outcome.