Ten Facts About Brain and Spine Metastasis

Ten Key Facts about Brain and Spine Metastasis (and Why It Needs an Awareness Month)
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1. Brain and spine metastasis can occur with almost any type of cancer.

 

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2. Improved cancer treatments are leading to longer survival, but brain and spine metastasis rates are increasing.

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3. Specific cancers commonly spread to the brain and spine, such as melanoma, lung, breast, colon, and prostate cancers.

 

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4. Brain metastases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer.

 

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5. Brain metastases are five times more common than primary brain tumors.

 

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6. Advanced treatment options are available to improve patient outcomes.

 

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7. Disparities in cancer care exist, and awareness is crucial to address these disparities.

 

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8. Different treatments are needed for brain and spine metastasis than for other cancers.

 

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9. There are publicly available resources where patients and families can find information on brain and spine metastasis.

 

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10. New and novel therapies are offering hope, but more support and funding for clinical trials and specialized centers is necessary.