If you’ve been diagnosed with a spinal tumor, you need a second opinion. We will ensure you get it without delay.
We can arrange to obtain you scans, have Roswell Park’s spinal tumor experts review the imaging right away and set up a consultation with our spinal team — within a week. Call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or click the button below to submit a request online.
Why it matters for spinal tumors
An accurate evaluation and diagnosis by a multispecialty team that focuses on spinal tumors every day is important because:
- Spine tumors are rare, but not to us. Roswell Park has physicians who focus on treating patients with spinal tumors every day. Most neurosurgeons treat many types of diseases and conditions, but our spinal surgeons specialize in the complex surgeries required for spinal tumors.
- Your tumor may be related to a genetic disorder. Certain conditions such as neurofibromatosis, and others require integrated care from experts in genetics who work together at Roswell Park.
- You may need instrumentation to stabilize your spine. Roswell Park uses the latest carbon-fiber technology, superior for many patients to titanium in several important ways including ability to achieve accurate imaging for more precise radiation therapy and monitoring for recurrence.
- You could benefit from procedures to relieve pain, improve mobility and function. Roswell Park offers spinal radiofrequency ablation, kyphoplasty and other options to treat spinal fractures and pain.
- We have treatments unavailable from other providers. Clinical trials offer patients at Roswell Park access to the latest options, drugs and other approaches, sometimes years before they become available elsewhere.
Yes, you have time for a second opinion
We understand the urgency of a cancer diagnosis and your desire to move quickly. However, very few diagnoses require that treatment occur immediately. The fastest treatment is not always the best treatment, and you owe it to yourself to take time now to ensure your treatment plan is the right one for you. We can help.
To arrange for a second opinion, call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or fill out the online form below. We’ll take care of the rest.