Expert Treatment for Cervical Spine Tumors
Spine tumors can develop on the spine or spread to the spine from other areas of the body (a metastatic tumor). Metastatic spine tumors are the most common. Cervical spine tumor symptoms may vary from no pain or constant pain, numbness, tingling, stiffness or weakness.
Every tumor is unique, so we develop a treatment plan just for you. Our doctors typically treat metastatic tumors with chemotherapy (medicine) or radiation therapy. But, if a metastatic tumor affects the stability of vertebrae (bones in your neck) or your neck nerves, it may require surgery. Our spine specialists draw from the latest approaches in spine and neck tumor treatment to create a treatment approach that offers you the best possible results.
Patient-centered Care for Spine Tumors
Leading-edge Spine Tumor Treatment
As an academic health center, we treat the rarest types of cervical spine tumors — you can count on our advanced skills and leading-edge treatments.
You get the combined expertise of doctors in orthopedics, neurology, cancer and a full range of medical specialties, who work together to give you comprehensive care.
We’re a National Cancer Institute (NCI)–designated comprehensive cancer center, giving you access to more clinical trials and innovative therapies.
If you need cervical spine tumor surgery, you’ll be in good hands — we’re designated as a Blue Distinction Center by Blue Cross Blue Shield for our quality spine surgery care.