The diagnosis and treatment of metastatic spinal tumor

Mark H. Bilsky; Eric Lis; Jeffrey Raizer; Henry Lee; Patrick Boland

doi:10.1634/theoncologist.4-6-459

The diagnosis and treatment of metastatic spinal tumor

Mark H. Bilsky^*, Eric Lis, Jeffrey Raizer, Henry Lee, Patrick Boland

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Abstract

Metastases to the spine represent a challenging problem in an oncology practice. Treatment decisions require multidisciplinary review. Radiation therapy remains the primary treatment for metastatic spinal tumor, but advances in radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery have changed the roles of each and lead to improved patient outcomes. Regardless of the treatment, diagnosis and treatment before the development of significant neurologic and functional deficits improve outcomes. Physician awareness and appropriate imaging greatly assist in the early detection of tumor.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	459-469
Number of pages	11
Journal	Oncologist
Volume	4
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.4-6-459
State	Published - 1999

Keywords

Chemotherapy
Laminectomy
Magnetic resonance imaging
Posterolateral
Radiation therapy
Spine metastases
Transcavitary
Transpedicular

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Oncology
Cancer Research

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