Spine metastases: current treatments and future directions

European Journal of Cancer : Official Journal for European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) [and] European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)
Ran Harel, Lilyana Angelov

Abstract

Spinal metastases are the most frequently encountered spinal tumour and can affect up to 50% of cancer patients. Both the incidence and prevalence of metastases are thought to be rising due to better detection and treatment options of the systemic malignancy resulting in increased patient survival. Further, the development and access to newer imaging modalities have resulted in easier screening and diagnosis of spine metastases. Current evidence suggests that pain, neurological symptoms and quality of life are all improved if patients with spine metastases are treated early and aggressively. However, selection of the appropriate therapy depends on several factors including primary histology, extent of the systemic disease, existing co-morbidities, prior treatment modalities, patient age and performance status, predicted life expectancy and available resources. This article reviews the currently available therapeutic options for spinal metastases including conventional external beam radiation therapy, open surgical decompression and stabilisation, vertebral augmentation and other minimally invasive surgery (MIS) options, stereotactic spine radiosurgery, bisphosphonates, systemic radioisotopes and chemotherapy. An algorithm for t...Continue Reading

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