Vertebral Tumor
What is a Vertebral Tumor?
Causes of a Vertebral Tumor
Vertebral tumors can result due to genetic defects. But, it isn’t known whether these genetic defects develop over time or are simply inherited. These tumors can also develop due to exposure to certain chemicals or radiation. Apart from genetics and environmental factors, vertebral tumors are also metastatic. This means they can form due to the spread of tumors in other organs of your body. Most tumors spread from the lung, breast, and prostate.
Treatments for Vertebral Tumor
Undergoing surgery can be an effective treatment for vertebral tumors that are accessible. But there are newer surgical techniques that allow neurosurgeons to reach tumors that are inaccessible.
Radiation therapy uses X-rays to eliminate inoperable tumors or treat vertebral tumors where surgery is too risky.
Chemo is a standard treatment for many types of tumors. It uses drugs to stop tumorous cells from growing or destroying them.