Here to Help You Stay Strong
Your spine is your physical and spiritual center — as it protects your spinal cord, it supports you and helps you stand tall. As your "backbone," it's metaphorically credited as the beacon of your courage, integrity, and character. This fundamental structural support is so important to your health and mobility that a spinal-tumor diagnosis can feel particularly frightening, especially if it indicates the spread of Cancer.
Know that you're not alone. We’re right here to support you, delivering care that helps heal your body, eases your pain, and lifts your spirit. Using the latest diagnostic technology and advanced treatments for spinal tumors, your team of spine specialists and oncologists will care for you and support you on your path to wellness. Stay centered, and know we’ll be by your side.
Supportive and Compassionate Spine Cancer Care
- Diagnosing Spinal Tumors and Cancer
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Your pain may keep you up at night, and what sleep you do get never seems like enough. We’re here to find you the answers you need. Your team of spine-care specialists and oncology experts are equipped with the latest technology and tests to diagnose spinal tumors and cancer, including:
- CT Scans
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) Tests
- MRI Scans
- Myelograms
- Neurological Examinations
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
- X-Rays
If you’re already living with cancer, your oncology team will closely monitor your condition throughout your journey. If the cancer does spread to your spine, we’ll work to catch it quickly and start treatment as soon as possible. Let us know if you notice any new symptoms or your pain gets worse. We’re always here for you, day or night.
- Types of Spinal Tumors
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While most spinal tumors are metastatic, coming from other parts of the body, they can sometimes form on the spine on their own, either in the vertebrae or in your spine’s neural components. These are called primary tumors, and they may be benign. But if they are cancerous, we’ll begin treatment for your spinal tumors as soon as possible, helping you find strength and optimism at every step.
If you already have cancer and it’s spread to your spine, we’ll adjust your treatment plan. Trust your multidisciplinary team to help relieve your pain, offer comfort and guidance, and support a continued positive outlook. We care for many different types of tumors, including:
- Astrocytomas
- Ependymomas
- Gangliogliomas
- Glioblastomas
- Medulloblastomas
- Meningiomas
- Mixed Gliomas
- Oligodendrogliomas
- Schwannomas
Your oncology team will help you understand what type of tumor you have and what the best treatment options are for your needs so that you can find peace of mind, no matter what.
- Personalized Treatment for Spinal Tumors. Expert Care.
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Your spinal tumor and cancer care should be as individualized as you are. The oncology team at AdventHealth understands that, and we’ll work closely with you to develop a treatment plan that’s built around your needs. Your multidisciplinary spine-cancer care team may include specialists in orthopedics, neurosurgery, oncology, and even physical and occupational therapy. Within our network of hospitals, we’re equipped with advanced techniques and technology to care for cancer of the spine, including:
- Chemotherapy
- Kyphoplasty
- Medications
- Radiation Therapy
- Retropleural Thoracotomy
- Surgery
- Vertebroplasty
Your team will take a whole-person approach to your spinal tumor treatment, focusing on helping to relieve your pain, improve your mobility, and keep your spirit strong. We understand how challenging cancer treatment can be. Let’s work to face that challenge together.
Cancer Care You Can Count On
You’ve got this, because you’ve got us. Get the expert care and support you need to face cancer and reclaim your life.