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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.
How do members experience spinal cord tumor?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spinal cord tumor*
*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.
Top treatments taken by people for spinal cord tumor*
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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
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 for spinal cord tumor
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Got a question about living with spinal cord tumor? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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