Spinal cancer
Spinal cord tumours
Several types of tumour can start in the spinal cord. If you are diagnosed with spinal cancer, you will have immediate access to our world-leading consultants and state-of-the-art hospitals
About spinal cancer
Types of spinal cancer
Ependymomas
Nerve-sheath tumours
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of spinal cancer? icon plus
Symptoms of spinal cancer may include:
- back or neck pain that does not get better with rest
- numbness, tingling or weakness in the arms or legs
- a change in normal bowel or bladder habits
- loss of appetite, unplanned weight loss, nausea, vomiting or generally feeling unwell
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How is spinal cancer diagnosed? icon plus
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Potential treatment options icon plus
Treatment options will depend on your age, general health and the position, size and type of the tumour you have. They may include:
- Steroid injections to help control the symptoms.
- Surgery. Your consultant will attempt to remove the entire tumour, or as much of it as possible (debulking surgery).
- Radiotherapy. This may be used after surgery or as the main treatment if surgery is not possible.
- Anti-cancer drugs such as chemotherapy.
Our spinal specialists
Our locations
From complex spinal surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional surgical and non-surgocal cancer care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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LOC - Leaders in Oncology Care
95-97 Harley Street
London
W1G 6AF
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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Private Care at Guy's
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
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The Christie Private Care
Wilmslow Road
Manchester M20 4BX
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
Contact our experienced cancer team
Any questions about our cancer services or treatment? We're happy to advise you or help you book an appointment in London, Birmingham or Manchester with a cancer specialist consultant.
Call us on
020 7079 4344