Spinal tumours
A guide for patients and carers
What other help is available for people with spinal tumours?
A number of organisations exist to help people affected by cancer. These include the Hospice Movement and Macmillan teams (see Other organisations that may be able to help).These organisations are now present throughout the country and work mainly with those affected by malignant tumours. Contact is usually made via the GP or specialist team.
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