There are many factors that can affect the costs

• Types of treatment performed
• Experience of the surgeon
• Choice of hospital & Technology
• Rehabilitation cost after surgery
• Insurance Coverage can affect a person's out of pocket expenses

Spinal tumor treatment is planned based on the site and severity of the tumor. Your doctor would do your physical examination and would access your other medical conditions. You would also be advised to get done radiological tests like X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan to make confirm the diagnosis, to rule out the size and location of the tumor, and to plan treatment accordingly. 

In some cases, if the tumor is felt cancerous, a biopsy is done to confirm the diagnosis and to access the type of cancer thus planning the treatment for the same. 
 

It requires a team of doctors to decide the treatment plan depending on the diagnosis of the tumor. The treatment might range from chemotherapy, radiotherapy to surgery. The doctor would advise you to control your co-morbidities by taking a good diet, medications on time and maintain your overall health. 

Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy 

• This is the nonsurgical approach for asymptomatic or mild cases of spinal tumors. Your doctor would keep a check on the size of your tumor and if it is not progressing by regular scanning radiologically. 

Corticosteroids and pain-reducing medications 

• These are prescribed to provide relief from the pain and inflammation caused by the spinal tumor. 

Surgery 

• Surgery is planned based on the overall health of the patient and if the tumor is increasing in size and the patient is not relieved from chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 
• Surgery is planned to remove the tumor, depending on the size and type of tumor minimally invasive or extensive surgery is planned. 
• If the tumor is not removed completely, post-surgery Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy is done or both as per the requirement.
• The patient is explained about the benefits, risks, or complications before planning any treatment.
   

If you have good overall health, your road towards recovery is faster. It might take few weeks to months depending on the type of treatment.

Physical therapy is advised, to strengthen the upper and lower extremities.

Occupational therapy would help you to start your daily activities like walking, going to the bathroom slowly and steadily on your own. 
 

If you have good overall health, your road towards recovery is faster. It might take few weeks to months depending on the type of treatment.

Physical therapy is advised, to strengthen the upper and lower extremities.

Occupational therapy would help you to start your daily activities like walking, going to the bathroom slowly and steadily on your own. 
 

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