"It is important to seek treatment as soon as possible if your pain persists and if you have a history of cancer — the spine is a common place for another cancer to spread."

Overview

Spinal tumours are abnormal growths that develop inside the spinal column, usually causing pain and other symptoms. Spine tumours can be described and identified in several different ways. One way to describe a spine tumour is by whether it is primary or metastatic:


Primary tumour is one that originated in the area in the area in which it is found.


Metastatic tumour is one that develops as an extension of another cancer (such as lung, breast, colon, or kidney).


Another way to describe a tumour is by whether it is benign vs. malignant:


Benign spinal tumour usually has definite borders and clean edges and does not infiltrate into healthy tissue. A benign tumour is not cancer, but it may need to be removed if it’s causing symptoms or creating pressure on the spine. Benign spine tumours include meningiomas, schwannomas, osteoid osteomas, and osteoblastomas.


Malignant tumour is a cancerous growth that spreads and infiltrates into other tissue. Malignant spine tumours include chondrosarcomas, Ewing sarcomas, and osteosarcomas.


Symptoms

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The most common symptom of a spine tumour is back pain that does not improve with rest. Most back pain, of course, is not caused by a spinal tumour, so an accurate diagnosis is critical.


Other common symptoms of a spine tumour include:


  • Sciatica (pain that runs along the sciatic nerve, which radiates from the lower back, down the buttocks and back of the leg)
  • Numbness in the legs, arms, or chest
  • Difficulty walking
  • Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, as a result of spine-deforming tumour growth

Winning Over Cancer

Our Medical Director Dr. Rakesh Jalali emphasises on the key steps that include comprehensive care and safety measures to be taken by the general & neuro-oncology communities for brain tumour treatments during COVID-19.

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From the desk of Medical Director. 5 tips to ensure the health & safety of patients from an oncology perspective during COVID-19. He also explains how hospital authorities can help patients and their families with the right information about treatments during this challenging time.

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Watch the exclusive session on Cancer Management during Covid-19 by Dr Rakesh Jalali, Medical Director- Radiation Oncology at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre. He elucidates on how cancer care is being affected globally and throughout the country by COVID -19 and how one should face and be prepared to protect during these tough circumstances.

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For treating a patient, more than adavnced treatment techniques, ensuring an enhanced quality of life during and after treatment is important. - Dr Rakesh Jalali, Medical Director & Head - Neuro Oncology

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Dr. V.R Roopesh Kumar, Senior Consultant & Lead, Neurosurgery talks about the journey of our international patient Mrs.Jebin who flew down from London for treating her mother who had a highly complicated block in the vessel that carries blood to the right brain.

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Mr. Abhilash from Bangalore takes us on an emotional journey of his son's treatment. Further, he explains how Dr Rakesh Jalali, Dr Roopesh and the entire team at APCC took care of his son despite the challenges due to the lockdown.

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Watch Dr. Arun Kati share his experience here, at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre.

He thanks Dr. Jalali, Dr. Srinivas Chilukuri, Dr. Anand Murgusen and the entire team for their constant support and care during the treatment.

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"Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations."

Watch Mr Jayant Kumar Dubey as he shares his son's journey during proton therapy at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre. He thanks Dr. Jalali and the entire team at APCC for assisting them in transport needs during this lockdown period.

The joy in the kid’s parent's eyes is truly unmissable!

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Mr. Piyush from Raipur, Chhattisgarh shares his experience at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre where his grandfather was provided with proton therapy for metastatic cancer in brain.

He thanks the entire team for helping him and his grandfather with travel, accommodation and other necessary arrangements during this challenging time of lockdown.

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Here is a glimpse of Mr. Ahmed Mahmoud who fought against brain cancer with 17 operations before he approached Apollo Proton Cancer Centre where he was successfully treated through proton therapy. He said not to lose hope because every problem has a solution.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We wish you good health & happiness.

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