Care for Spinal Cord Tumors

A spinal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue on the spinal cord. Spinal tumors may be classified as either non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant), depending on their behavior.

Diagnosis

We offer several tests to diagnose spinal cord tumors. Our experienced staff uses state-of-the-art equipment for all of these tests:

Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis

CT (Computerized Tomography) Scans

MRI Scans

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan

X-ray

Treatment

We offer traditional as well as new and investigational treatments for central nervous system tumors, including:

Embolization

Fractionation

Intensity-Modulated Radio-Therapy (IMRT)

Linear Accelerator-Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Stereotactic Radiosurgeryv

Need Help? Call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) to talk to nurses and other experts who can help you find a neuroscience doctor and more.

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