Posted on June 30, 2011 by Sitemaster
Spinal cord compression is a relatively common consequence of advanced, metastatic prostate cancer. Treatment has historically involved reconstructive surgery to relieve the compression and stabilize the spine. … READ MORE …
Filed under: Management, Treatment | Tagged: decompression, metastasis, outcomes, reconstruction, spinal cord compression, stabilization, surgery | Leave a comment »
Posted on January 16, 2010 by Sitemaster
Spinal cord compression (SCC) is a major complication of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and the onset of SCC is associated with potentially severe neurological problems. … READ MORE …
Filed under: Living with Prostate Cancer, Management, Treatment | Tagged: castration-resistant prostate cancer, CRPC, magnetic resonance imaging, spinal cord compression, spinal MRI | 2 Comments »