Spinal tumours
A guide for patients and carers
Other organisations that may be able to help
Brain and Spine Helpline
Brain and Spine Foundation
7 Winchester House
Kennington Park
Cranmer Road
London SW9 6EJ
Tel: 0808 808 1000
www.brainandspine.org.uk
(Information and support on neurological disorders for patients, carers and health professionals)
BackCare
(Formerly National Back Pain
Association)
16 Elm Tree Road
Teddington
Middlesex TW11 8FT
Tel: 020 8977 5474
www.backpain.org
(Information and research)
CancerBacup
3 Bath Place
Rivington Street
London EC2A 3JR
Tel: 0808 800 1234
www.cancerbacup.org
(Information and counselling for people affected by cancer, their families and friends)
Cancerlink
Macmillan Cancer Relief
89 Albert Embankment
Vauxhall
London SE1 7UQ
Tel: 0808 808 0000
www.cancerlink.org
(Cancer information and support, resources for self-help groups)
DVLA Drivers’ Medical Group
Longview Road
SWANSEA
SA99 1TU
Tel: 0870 600 0301
www.dvla.gov.uk
(Fitness to drive)
Hospice Information Service
St Christopher's Hospice
51-59 Lawrie Park Road
Sydenham
London SE26 6DZ
Tel: 020 8778 9252
www.hospiceinformation.co.uk
(Information on hospice and palliative care services in the UK and Ireland)
NHS Direct
Tel: 0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
(Medical advice and information about NHS services)
Spinal Injuries Association
76 St James’ Lane
London N10 3DF
Tel: 0800 980 0501
www.spinal.co.uk
(Information, practical support, counselling, campaigns, social policy and publications)
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bone Tumour Service
C/o The Brickhouse
Lower Wood Road
Ludlow
Shropshire SY8 2JQ
Tel: 01584 856209
(Patient and carer support group, information)
Spinal Cord Tumour Forum
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