Your Journey to Recovery
Starts Here
A Spinal Tumor Patient Resource
Patients
Being diagnosed with a spinal tumor is challenging and can turn your life upside down. Understanding your condition and the different therapies available to you is the first step on your way Back to Life. BlackArmor® can help you on your way Back to Life.
Your Journey,
Your Team.
A spinal tumor diagnosis can be overwhelming and life-changing. Taking the time to understand your condition and explore your treatment options is an important first step toward reclaiming your life. With BlackArmor® implants, you can take that step with confidence—helping you move forward on your journey
Back to Life.
Surgery
Surgical intervention may be part of your treatment plan. The goal of surgery is often to remove part or all of the tumor, relieve pain, and improve mobility to enhance your quality of life. Up to 10% of patients with symptomatic spinal metastases may benefit from surgery. In many cases, stabilizationFixation of the spine in a designated position to minimize or eliminate mobility (using posterior or anterior measures) of the spine is necessary using implants such as medical screws, rods, or vertebral body replacements.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapyTherapeutic treatment of a disease by means of ionizing radiation may be recommended before or after surgery as part of your treatment journey. This therapy uses high-energy radiation beams targeted at the tumor to destroy cancerous tissue and prevent further growth. Precision is critical to minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Systemic Therapy
Systemic therapyDrug therapy of a disease, including chemotherapyDrug treatment of cancer or infections (antibioticsGroup of drugs used to fight bacterial infections are also chemotherapeutics), immunotherapyTherapies that strengthen or activate the patient's own immune system to fight diseases, or targeted therapyTargeted specific treatment of cancer using antibodies, is designed to treat cancer cells not just in the spine but throughout the entire body. This approach is often used when tumors have spread or when local therapies alone are insufficient.
Follow-up Care
Follow-up care is essential to monitor the success of your treatment. Regular imaging, such as MRI and CT scans, is the most common method used to check for tumor recurrence and assess overall spine health. Early detection of any changes allows for timely intervention.
Find a Surgeon Who Specializes in the
Treatment of Spinal Tumors
The nearest medical centers will appear on the right side of the map, along with the surgeons available at each location listed under the center’s name. To learn more about a specific surgeon, simply click on the center’s name or “Details.”
If you have any questions, please contact us either by
phone (860) 404-6999 or info@icotec-medical.com.
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