Spinal Cord Tumor Quiz
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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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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
Pain across the entire body
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
Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist
History of cancer
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Spinal Cord Tumor
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have body-wide pain?
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?
Treatmentof Spinal Cord Tumor
If needed, treatment may involve possible surgical removal, radiation therapy, or both.
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References
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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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