Spine Cancer

Most spinal cancer occurs inside the spinal column and usually does not affect the spinal cord. Some of the cancers that may involve the spine include:

Osteosarcoma, a type of cancer that may originate in the spine but is more common in the thigh and shin bones. Mr. Irfan Malik possesses exceptional expertise in spine cancer and tumour management. 

Spine Cancer

Quick Facts

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Spine tumors are relatively rare one person in 100,000 develops a spine tumour. If you have one the impact can be life-altering.

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Tumor that have spread to the spine from another site often progresses quickly.

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Primary tumors often progress slowly over weeks to years.

Key Benefits of Spine Cancer Treatment

  1. Improved overall comfort, range of motion, and flexibility.
  2. Reduced restrictions 
  3. Improved movement patterns
  4. Improved focus and energy
  5. Improved posture
  6. Improved balance and stability
Key Benefits of Spine Cancer Treatment

Related Conditions

  1. Slipped discs
  2. Spinal stenosis
  3. Herniated discs
  4. Spondylolisthesis
  5. Spinal fractures
  6. Spinal tumors

Pre Procedure

The doctor injects a local anesthesia into the skin in the lower back to numb the area. Then he or she inserts a hollow needle into the spinal canal to remove a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid, a liquid that cushions the brain and spinal cord.

Procedure

Treatment for spinal cancer and spinal tumors will differ based on the tumor type, aggressiveness and many other factors. Your treatment options may include:

  1. Chemotherapy
  2. Radiation therapy, including new advances in therapeutic radiology such as targeted proton therapy.
  3. Full or partial removal of the tumor.
  4. Steroids to help with swelling and back pain.

Post Procedure

Recovering from spinal tumor surgery can be a lengthy and delicate process. Patients might require physical rehabilitation to regain strength and mobility. In the case of malignant or metastatic tumors, patients often need to continue chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Risks of of Spine Cancer

Risks and Complications

  1. Common chemotherapy and radiation therapy side affects include fatigue, hair loss, nausea and vomiting.
  2. Stereotactic radiosurgery may cause fatigue.
  3. Kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty side affects are rare but may include infection or bleeding, increased pain, numbness or tingling and nerve damage.
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