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Spinal tumours
A guide for patients and carers
Introduction
Written by Mr Owen Sparrow, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Ms Lorraine Clapham, Superintendent Neurophysiotherapist at the Wessex Neurological Centre, with contributions from Ms Rebecca Lund, Senior MR Radiographer at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital.
This booklet is intended to provide general information on spinal tumours. It has been written to answer some of the questions asked by people who have had spinal tumours, as well as for their families and carers.
The medical information in this booklet is evidence-based and draws on current best practice guidelines.
However, because the condition affects each person differently, it is important that you speak to your own GP or to the doctor or nurse who is looking after you since they are in a position to offer advice and information to meet your own specific needs.
Note:Words printed in bold are explained in the glossary.
The medical information in this booklet is evidence-based and draws on current best practice guidelines.
However, because the condition affects each person differently, it is important that you speak to your own GP or to the doctor or nurse who is looking after you since they are in a position to offer advice and information to meet your own specific needs.
Note:Words printed in bold are explained in the glossary.
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Contents
- Introduction
- What are spinal tumours?
- What symptoms do spinal tumours cause?
- How is the diagnosis?
- How are spinal tumours treated?
- What other treatments are used?
- What is the outlook?
- What other help is available for people with spinal tumours?
- What happens when the initial treatment is over?
- Conclusion
- Other organisations that may be able to help
