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  • Oncology
  • Neurology
  • Radiotherapy

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  • Cancer metastasis is a primary cause of cancer-related mortality and morbidity.
  • Metastatic disease can lead to spinal cord compression, causing end-organ dysfunction.
  • Prompt medical intervention is crucial for neurological function, pain relief, and preventing permanent damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline therapeutic strategies for managing metastatic spinal cord compression.
  • To emphasize the importance of a combined treatment approach for optimal patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current therapeutic modalities for spinal cord compression.
  • Discussion of the roles of corticosteroids, surgery, and radiation therapy.

Main Results:

  • Individual therapies (corticosteroids, surgery, radiation) offer symptomatic improvement.
  • Combination therapy yields superior outcomes compared to monotherapy.
  • Dexamethasone initiation followed by surgery and radiation is recommended for operable cases.

Conclusions:

  • A multimodal treatment strategy combining corticosteroids, surgery, and radiation is the most effective approach for metastatic spinal cord compression.
  • Radiation therapy is the preferred primary treatment for patients with inoperable metastatic spinal cord compression.