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What is Spinal Cord Tumor?
A spinal tumor develops within the spinal canal or spine bones. It can be life-threatening and cause permanent disability. Causes include environmental toxins and inherited syndromes like neurofibromatosis 2 and von Hippel-Lindau disease.
Typical Symptoms of Spinal Cord Tumor
- Whole body pain
- History of cancer within last 1 year
- Diagnosed with cancer more than 5 years ago
- Numbness of the chest, tummy or back
- Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow
- Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing
- Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist
- Need to strain or bear down to pass urine, in the past month
Diagnostic Questions for Spinal Cord Tumor
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have pain all over your body?
- Have you had cancer in the past year?
- Has it been over 5 years since your cancer diagnosis?
- Do you feel numbness in your chest, stomach, or back?
- Do you have numbness from shoulder to elbow?
Treatment of Spinal Cord Tumor
If needed, treatment may involve possible surgical removal, radiation therapy, or both.
Reviewed By:
Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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