Spinal Tumours...
Below are our articles on the subject of Spinal Tumours. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Focus on Chordomas
A chordoma is a form of cancer that affects the spine. It is thought to originate in cells that formed the notochord, an early structure in the embryo that develops...
Focus on Ewing's Sarcoma
Ewing’s sarcoma is a rare cancerous tumour of bone and soft tissue that affects 2 in every million children in the UK. Although it is classed as a childhood cancer,...
Signs and Symptoms of Spinal Tumours
Before describing the signs and symptoms of spinal tumours, it must be made clear that a very small percentage of back pain is caused by any type of tumour, but if pain...
Treatment for Spinal Tumours
The treatment for spinal tumours is a joint decision between the GP, Oncologist and the patient. Each individual will have a treatment plan tailored specifically to...
Types of Spinal Tumours
A tumour is a growth or a swelling caused by the abnormal multiplication and development of cells. A tumour can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous)....
