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Surgical intervention is indicated when there is spinal instability or bony
compression of the spinal cord due to metastatic disease.
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1 Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 2 Dose to the Spinal Cord
Surgery for Metastatic Spinal Cord
3 Lymphatic Drainage 4
Cancer
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, Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant A medical procedure in which a patient receives
bone marrow or stem cells from a compatible
donor.
IMRT Treatment Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, a technique
that delivers precise radiation doses to a malignant
tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding
healthy tissue.
Critical Organ at Risk An organ that is sensitive to radiation and whose
damage could significantly impact the patient's
health or treatment outcome.
Palliative Radiation Radiation therapy aimed at relieving symptoms and
improving quality of life rather than curing the
disease.
Lymphatic Drainage The process by which lymph fluid is transported
through lymphatic vessels, often important in
cancer treatment to understand metastasis.
Bolus in Radiation Therapy A material used to bring the dose of radiation
closer to the skin surface, compensating for air
gaps and ensuring adequate treatment coverage.
Hepatitis C Transmission Primarily spread through blood, making it crucial to
consider in patients undergoing radiation therapy.
CT Simulation A process used in radiation therapy planning to
create a detailed 3D image of the treatment area,
often requiring contrast for better visualization.