Spine Oncology
Treatment for Spinal Tumors at UPMC
In addition to utilizing traditional surgical procedures, UPMC has the most experience in the world in treating spinal cord tumors with stereotactic spine radiosurgery - a non-invasive procedure that delivers a high dose of radiation to spinal tumors that can often give patients effective pain relief and tumor control.
As one of the nation’s leading centers for neurosurgery, UPMC treats more than x,xxx patients with spinal cord tumors each year. The program’s multidisciplinary team combines the expertise of neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists to provide a complete continuum of care – incorporating best practices and access to the latest cutting-edge surgical and radiosurgery techniques.
At UPMC, our team collaborates to seek the best technique — or combination of techniques — to treat each patient’s spinal condition with the goal of returning to normal functioning. In addition to spine radiosurgery, treatment options at UPMC may also include a combination of the following:
Our experts will recommend what treatment option is right for you. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, treatment options will vary.