Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments that treat this condition Neurology Neurosurgery Oncology (Medical) Orthopedic Surgery Pediatric Neurosurgery Pediatric Rehabilitation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Proton Beam Therapy Program Radiation Oncology Radiology Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program Spine Care Areas that research this condition Neurologic Surgery Neurology Research Orthopedic Research Radiology Research ResearchMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, giving you access to new developments and treatments for spinal cord tumors. Mayo Clinic also participates in several regional, national and international cooperative groups and collaborations devoted to cancer research. Mayo Clinic's research on spinal cord tumors includes finding ways to: Use technology for earlier diagnosis and to improve surgical techniques for tumor removal Avoid late complications related to tumor removal and identify which tumors are safe to monitor rather than remove Best treat astrocytomas, a type of intramedullary spinal tumor Read about research activities in Mayo Clinic's Neuro-Oncology Program. PublicationsSee a list of publications about spinal cord tumors by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • Arizona By Mayo Clinic Staff Spinal cord tumor care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment Diagnosis & treatmentCare at Mayo Clinic Nov. 14, 2020 Print Living with spinal cord tumor? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Cancer support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. Cancer Discussions Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others 103 Replies Fri, Jul 19, 2024 chevron-right Anyone have cancer with unknown primary? 134 Replies Fri, Jul 19, 2024 chevron-right Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers? 54 Replies Fri, Jul 19, 2024 chevron-right See more discussions Related Spinal cord tumor Associated Procedures Acupuncture Chemotherapy CT scan MRI Needle biopsy Proton therapy Radiation therapy Stereotactic radiosurgery Show more associated procedures Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, have been ranked among the best Neurology & Neurosurgery hospitals in the nation for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Spinal cord tumorSymptoms&causesDiagnosis&treatmentDoctors&departmentsCare atMayoClinic Research: It's all about patients Show transcript for video Research: It's all about patients [MUSIC PLAYING] Joseph Sirven, M.D., Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic: Mayo's mission is about the patient. The patient comes first. So the mission and research here is to advance how we can best help the patient, how to make sure the patient comes first in care. So in many ways, it's a cycle. It can start with as simple as an idea worked on in a laboratory, brought to the patient bedside, and if everything goes right — and let's say it's helpful or beneficial — then brought on as a standard approach. And I think that is one of the unique characteristics of Mayo's approach to research — that patient-centeredness — that really helps to put it in its own spotlight. CON-20117123 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Spinal cord tumor