New Surgical Procedure Improves Quality Of Life For Breast Cancer Patients
 

Toronto Western Hospital has pioneered a new procedure minimally invasive, outpatient spine surgery for cancer that has spread to the spine. Approximately, 40 - 50 percent of metastic cancers end up in the spine. The most common primary cancers to spread to the bones of the spine are breast and lung cancer. Spinal tumours can drastically affect a patient's quality of life and result in pain and reduced mobility.

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