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
Treatments taken by people with spinal cord tumor
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Who has spinal cord tumor on PatientsLikeMe?
- 75 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 36 say spinal cord tumor is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 13 | |
| 50s | 20 | |
| 60s | 17 | |
| 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 | 52 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 30 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |