Spinal cord tumor
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What is spinal cord tumor?
A spinal cord tumor is an abnormal growth of cells (mass) in or surrounding the spinal cord. The size, growth, and side effects of the tumor will vary. The tumor may press on the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing abnormal sensations and/or damage.
Common symptoms reported by people with spinal cord tumor
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with spinal cord tumor
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Type
How many have tried
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Data from patients with spinal cord tumor, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with spinal cord tumor
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Total evaluations
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Perceived effectiveness
for depressed mood (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
depressed mood
(1)
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- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with spinal cord tumor, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has spinal cord tumor on PatientsLikeMe?
- 73 patients have this condition
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 34 say spinal cord tumor is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 15 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 5 | |
| 20-29 years | 3 | |
| 30-39 years | 5 | |
| 40-49 years | 6 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | |
| Female | 50 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 30 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from spinal cord tumor patients who have completed their condition history
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