Spinal Cord Compression

• Spinal Cord Compression occurs when a tumor direcly enters the spinal cord or when the vertebral column collapses from tumor entry impinging on the spinal cord
• Spinal Cord Compression causes backpain usually before neurological deficits occurs
• Spinal Cord Compression causes neurologic deficits includin numbness, tingling, loss of urethral, vaginal and rectal sensation and muscle weakness.
• Administer high dose: corticosteroids to reduce swelling around the spinal cord and relieve symptoms