Spinal Tumors

Rare spinal tumor: Teleah’s story

"If you’re facing cancer, choose to work with the top talent at the top cancer treatment center in Western New York. Choose Roswell Park."

Controlling Cancer-Related Neck and Back Pain Without Opioids: The Role of Radiofrequency Ablation and Vertebral Augmentation

To help relieve pain and stabilize spinal fractures, Roswell Park first began offering patients a technique known as vertebral augmentation, specifically kyphoplasty, in 2001. “We were the first clinic in Western New York to offer vertebral augmentation for cancer patients, and our experience makes a difference,” Dr. Alberico notes.

Understanding Spinal Tumors: From Diagnosis to Treatment

The spinal cord is one of the most sensitive parts of the body. This delicate bundle of nerves is responsible for so many of our daily functions, and tumors in this region require immediate care and treatment.