Care for Spinal Cord Tumors
A spinal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue on the spinal cord. Spinal tumors may be classified as either non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant), depending on their behavior.
Diagnosis
We offer several tests to diagnose spinal cord tumors. Our experienced staff uses state-of-the-art equipment for all of these tests:
- Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- CT (Computerized Tomography) Scans
- MRI Scans
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
- X-ray
Treatment
We offer traditional as well as new and investigational treatments for central nervous system tumors, including:
- Embolization
- Fractionation
- Intensity-Modulated Radio-Therapy (IMRT)
- Linear Accelerator-Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgeryv
Need Help? Call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) to talk to nurses and other experts who can help you find a neuroscience doctor and more.
This page last updated 4/21/08 06:48 PM
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