Our spinal cancer treatment team meets weekly to review your test results, plan your treatment, and address any other concerns you may have. 

We’ve streamlined our care approach so you can see all of your doctors during a single visit, at one convenient location.

During your visit, you'll meet with specialists from various medical disciplines, who combine their expertise to provide you with excellent care. They include: 

  • Neuroradiologists, who used advanced imaging techniques to diagnose spinal tumors.
  • Pathologists, who analyze the cellular features of your cancer to make an accurate diagnosis. 
  • Neuro-oncologists, who design and oversee your treatment plan.
  • Radiation oncologists, who plan and administer radiation therapy targeting the spine.
  • Neurosurgeons, who safely remove spinal tumors.

Surgery for Spinal Cancer

Surgical options for spinal tumors depend on factors like tumor type, location, size, involvement, and patient health. Common procedures include:

  • Minimally invasive neurosurgery: Techniques using smaller incisions and advanced imaging to remove spinal tumors while sparing healthy tissue.
  • Spinal tumor resection: Surgical removal of as much of the tumor as possible while preserving neurological function.
  • Debulking: Partial removal of a tumor to reduce its size, relieve pressure on the spine, and facilitate further treatments.
  • Spinal fusion: Stabilization of the spine after tumor removal using bone grafts and implants.
  • Vertebrectomy: Removal of a vertebral body affected by the tumor, replaced with a graft or implant to stabilize the spine. 
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Radiation Therapy for Spinal Cancer

Englewood Health offers stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to treat spinal tumors with high-dose pinpoint radiation. Our doctors use the Varian TrueBeam® radiotherapy system. This advanced technology helps us deliver the most precise treatment possible. With extreme accuracy, we can target the tumor and protect normal tissues from harm during treatment. It is not unusual to need only a single dose, making your treatment more convenient. 

Medical Treatments for Spinal Cancer

If medical therapies are part of your spinal cancer care, you may be able to receive them in our Infusion Center, located on the Englewood Hospital campus, which offers a comfortable and convenient experience for patients returning often for therapy. We also offer medical treatments for spinal cancer at our Jersey City and Fair Lawn locations. These treatments include chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells as well as medications to help you manage symptoms, side effects of treatment, and other issues.

Geriatric Oncology for Spine Cancer

At Englewood Health, we offer specialized care for older adults diagnosed with spine cancer. Our team focuses on the unique needs of elderly patients, tailoring treatment plans to address both the cancer and any age-related health concerns. With a comprehensive approach that balances effective cancer treatment and maintaining quality of life, we provide personalized care that takes into account the patient's overall well-being and treatment tolerability.

Clinical Trials

Our oncologists may participate in clinical trials evaluating promising new treatment options for spinal cancer. A clinical trial can give you access to a cutting-edge therapy that is not yet available as a standard treatment. Your care team will let you know if you may be eligible for any clinical trials. The decision to participate is entirely yours.

Survivorship Services 

After completing multidisciplinary therapy, patients are guided through a comprehensive survivorship meeting. This meeting provides an opportunity to review the treatments received and establish a personalized plan for ongoing surveillance and follow-up care. Our team will assess your current health status, discuss strategies for monitoring your recovery, and help ensure you have the necessary support for long-term well-being following spine cancer treatment.