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Is A Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation Effective In The Treatment Of Spinal Cancer?

Hello. My husband is diagnosed with cancer of the spine...he has a small tumor at the base of his spine. He is scheduled at a pain mgmt. center for injections, but I want to know if lumbar radiofrequency ablation could be of help to him. He cannot have radiation because he had it a year ago for cancer of the bones in his back, which I understand is Part II of his Prostate Cancer. Thank you. Linda
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes he may undergo percutaneous, image-guided tumor ablation with a thermal energy source, such as radiofrequency, has received increasing attention as a promising technique for the treatment of focal malignant disease. Yes, few studies have shown significant reduction of pain and neurologic function was preserved or stabilized. Please consult your treating doctor he will examine and guide you accordingly.

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Is A Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation Effective In The Treatment Of Spinal Cancer?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes he may undergo percutaneous, image-guided tumor ablation with a thermal energy source, such as radiofrequency, has received increasing attention as a promising technique for the treatment of focal malignant disease. Yes, few studies have shown significant reduction of pain and neurologic function was preserved or stabilized. Please consult your treating doctor he will examine and guide you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.