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*ALL Chemotherapy ... . This treatment is often used to treat ALL in your CSF or to keep it from spreading to your spine ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... ALL;BALLT4

pain, surgery on your spine might fix the problem. Spine surgery can’t fix all types of back problems ... vertebrae) Fractured vertebra Removal of a tumor in the spine Infection in the spine If ... 135, 350;MISS;spine;backbone;endoscopic spine surgery

the spine may be used to check the spine for: A herniated disk Tumors or other lesions ... more detailed than standard X-rays. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine What is a CT

are made up of abnormal cancer cells that started from the original (primary) tumor site. For ... parts of the body. This spread is called metastasis. If a tumor spreads to the bone, it's called bone

the spine, especially the lower back. As the disease progresses, it can lead to a stooped posture. In ... of the spine. The word "ankylosing" means rigid. In AS, the bones of the spine become very rigid and ... V1070; Ankylosing spondylitis; arthritis; spine; hips; shoulders; back pains; back arthritis;

remove tumors at the top of the spine. It can also be used to treat problems with the sinuses. This ... through the nose to operate on areas at the front of the brain and the top of the spine

get big enough to make lumps (also called masses or tumors) that can be felt or seen. But not all ... named for the primary site where the original or first tumor started, such as skin, colon, or breast ... cancer;cancer information;cancer diagnosis;primary cancers;metastatic cancers;benign tumor;malignant tumor;P00576

cases, the surgeon can’t remove all of the tumor. This may be because it's near key parts of the ... Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer tumor. Treatment is often done with ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... functional cells. Leukemia cells often don't form tumors. They travel in the blood all over the body. This ... Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

*Osteoarthritis Common Sites ... . Osteoarthritis: Common Sites Osteoarthritis (OA) is sometimes called degenerative joint disease or wear ... . But those most commonly affected are the spine, neck, hips, knees, fingers, and toes. Neck ... 86153;cc1065a;joint pain;Osteoarthritis Common Sites;Osteoarthritis;Arthritis

An osteoid osteoma is a type of bone tumor. It isn't cancer (benign). It stays in the same ... . Osteoid Osteoma What is an osteoid osteoma? An osteoid osteoma is a type of bone tumor. It

spinal tumor, congenital heart disease, or a genetic disorder. Scoliosis that appears before the teen ... spine. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is ... scoliosis; back problems; children and scoliosis; child development; spine; curved spine; scoliosis treatment;

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a fast-growing brain tumor. It's the most common type of ... brain cancer tumor in adults. GBMs occur most often in adults ages 45 to 70. Understanding ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes

-rays of the spine. The radiologist may also use a CT scan when doing a myelogram. A CT scan is an ... X-ray, doesn't give clear answers about the cause of back or spine problems. Myelograms may be used

and tear on joints as we age. Other causes include injury to the spine, a herniated disk, tumors ... bones of your spine, called vertebrae. The vertebrae have a hollow core. When stacked upon each other ... spinal stenosis; low back pain; back pain; spine; spinal cord; spinal canal; osteoarthritis; herniated disk; rheumatoid arthritis

-score in the wrist doesn’t mean the spine is also healthy. That’s why more than 1 site on your body may be scanned. ... . These are used for screening and diagnosis. They measure density in the hip and spine. The main

abdomen (retroperitoneal) Lower spine (sacrum and coccyx)  Head and neck The tumors ... form in other parts of the body, too. Gonadoblastoma.  Almost all these benign tumors form in the

A chordoma is a form of bone cancer that can occur anywhere along the length of the spine ... ? A chordoma is a very rare form of bone cancer that can start anywhere along the spine from the

The vertebrae in your spine are cushioned by soft disks. When one of the disks in your neck—the ... cervical area of your spine—ruptures, the result can be neck pain. Watch this video to find out the ... cervical disk rupture; bulging disk; herniated disk; back pain; spine

, such as when tumors are in bones of the skull, hips, or spine. It also can have major side effects and ... be big and in a bone that's hard to replace, such as the pelvis or spine. Or the tumor may have grown