How is benign tumor on the spinal cord treated?
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Dr. Ken Bastin of Aurora Health Care answered:We typically attempt to remove these tumors surgically whenever possible. If complete removal is not possible, the options include close monitoring with MRIs. Another option is to deliver precise high dose radiation using a radiosurgery system, and can be done when surgery cannot completely remove the tumor.
We typically attempt to remove these tumors surgically whenever possible. If complete removal is not possible, the options include close monitoring with MRIs. Another option is to deliver precise high dose radiation using a radiosurgery system, and... More
