Cancer Care: Spinal Column and Spinal Cord Cancers

Amongst the highest priorities of our lab is to enhance quality and quantity of life for patients suffering with cancers of the spinal column and spinal cord. Toward this end we have developed surgical techniques and technologies intended to improve care and improve recovery. Our surgical evaluation and intervention team includes specialists from oncology, radiation oncology, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, orthopedic oncology, neuroradiology, nursing, surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, gynecologic oncology, and vascular surgery, among others. Our work begins with patient focused case conferences and our various partnerships lead to specific clinical studies.