Causes of spinal tumors include:

• Genetics
• Exposure to radiation
• Previous cancer treatments
• Infections

Symptoms of spinal tumors can include:

• Back pain that may be worse at night
• Weakness or numbness in the limbs
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Difficulty standing or walking
• Neck or back pain that radiates to the arms or legs

Treatments for spinal tumors will depend on the type, location and size of the tumor, as well as the overall health of the patient. Non-surgical options may include:

• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Pain management

In more severe cases, surgical intervention may be required. These may include:

• Microsurgical techniques to remove the tumor with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue
• Spinal reconstruction to stabilize the spine after removal of the tumor
• Stereotactic radiosurgery to deliver high-dose radiation to the tumor.