Spinal Cord Compression

Surgery Provides Relief in Treating Spinal Cord Compression (People Living With Cancer)
Reports on a study presented at the 2003 ASCO annual meeting that found surgery followed by radiation was more effective than radiation alone in relieving spinal cord compression. Spinal cord compression is a painful and debilitating condition that may occur when cancer spreads to the vertebrae and causes pressure on the spinal cord. [5/03]

OncoLink Ask the Experts: Spinal Cord Compression (OncoLink)
Describes the major causes and incidence of spinal cord compression. Discusses treatment options. [11/01]