The diagnosis and treatment of metastatic spinal tumor Journal Article
| Authors: | Bilsky, M. H.; Lis, E.; Raizer, J.; Lee, H.; Boland, P. |
| Article Title: | The diagnosis and treatment of metastatic spinal tumor |
| 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. |
| Keywords: | cancer chemotherapy; cancer surgery; chemotherapy; magnetic resonance imaging; cancer diagnosis; clinical practice; metastasis; bisphosphonic acid derivative; dexamethasone; steroid; cancer therapy; spinal cord tumor; spinal neoplasms; outcomes research; imaging; radiation therapy; physician attitude; steroid therapy; laminectomy; pamidronic acid; spine metastases; humans; human; priority journal; article; posterolateral; transcavitary; transpedicular |
| Journal Title: | The Oncologist |
| Volume: | 4 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 1083-7159 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Date Published: | 1999-12-01 |
| Start Page: | 459 |
| End Page: | 469 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 10631690 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 16 August 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
