We understand that the pain caused by spinal metastases can be overwhelming, that’s why we strive to provide the most effective treatment options available. Let us help you on your journey towards a better quality of life
Finding Your Path to Relief From Pain
Shrink tumors, alleviate symptoms, and improve overall quality of life
Spinal tumors can be an excruciating diagnosis. Back pain is the most common symptom of spinal tumors, and the pain may spread beyond your back to your hips, legs, feet, or arms and may worsen over time.
If you are suffering from spinal tumors, you want the best treatment to stop the pain and eliminate the tumors and you want that treatment to start as soon as possible so you can have a better quality of life.
The radiation oncologists at Akumin are here to help. Our team of physicians have experience delivering treatment directly to spinal tumors, shrinking the tumors to reduce the pain and killing the cancer cells. Let us start healing you today.
If you are suffering from spinal tumors, you want the best treatment to stop the pain and eliminate the tumors and you want that treatment to start as soon as possible so you can have a better quality of life.
The radiation oncologists at Akumin are here to help. Our team of physicians have experience delivering treatment directly to spinal tumors, shrinking the tumors to reduce the pain and killing the cancer cells. Let us start healing you today.
Benefits of Radiation Therapy for Spinal Tumors
Radiation therapy is a proven treatment option with a low risk of complications
Understanding Spinal Tumors
Between 30-70% of cancer patients experience metastatic spinal tumors
Spinal tumors are abnormal masses of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column. These cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Spinal tumors can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
There are two general types of spinal tumors: primary tumors and secondary (metastatic) tumors.
Primary spinal tumors originate in the spinal column, such as by growing in the bones, discs, nerves, or other elements within the spine. Primary spinal tumors are usually benign and occur in younger people.
Secondary spinal tumors, or metastatic spinal tumors, are tumors that have spread to the spine from a cancer that started elsewhere in the body. These malignant tumors are the most common type of spinal tumor, have the potential to spread further, and are typically fast-growing. Cancerous cells from the lung, breast, and prostate are most likely to spread and become lodged in the spine.
There are two general types of spinal tumors: primary tumors and secondary (metastatic) tumors.
Primary spinal tumors originate in the spinal column, such as by growing in the bones, discs, nerves, or other elements within the spine. Primary spinal tumors are usually benign and occur in younger people.
Secondary spinal tumors, or metastatic spinal tumors, are tumors that have spread to the spine from a cancer that started elsewhere in the body. These malignant tumors are the most common type of spinal tumor, have the potential to spread further, and are typically fast-growing. Cancerous cells from the lung, breast, and prostate are most likely to spread and become lodged in the spine.
Maximizing Benefits, Minimizing Side Effects
Radiation therapy offers an effective treatment to manage spinal tumors
Shrink or Control Tumor Growth
Radiation therapy can effectively shrink the size of the spinal tumor or slow its growth, reducing symptoms and improving the patient's quality of life
Radiation therapy can effectively shrink the size of the spinal tumor or slow its growth, reducing symptoms and improving the patient's quality of life
Alleviate Symptoms
Radiation therapy can relieve symptoms such as pain, pressure, and nerve compression associated with spinal tumors, providing significant symptom relief for patients
Radiation therapy can relieve symptoms such as pain, pressure, and nerve compression associated with spinal tumors, providing significant symptom relief for patients
Customize Your Treatment Plan
Radiation therapy can be tailored to each individual patient. This personalized approach maximizes the therapeutic benefits while minimizing side effects
Radiation therapy can be tailored to each individual patient. This personalized approach maximizes the therapeutic benefits while minimizing side effects
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Experience the Akumin Advantage
Radiation Therapy, Expertise, and Support
Advanced Radiation Therapy
Our centers offer advanced technologies including (EBRT) and the CyberKnife®, to provide safe and effective treatment options for patients with spinal tumors
Expert Team of Specialists
Our teams of experienced oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists are dedicated to supporting our patients with expert care and compassion
Personalized Care
Treatment plans are customized for each patient based on factors such as the type and location of the tumor, overall health, and medical history