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Spine cancer spread to menengis but my consultant says it has not spread anywhere else in an 8 month period .have had physiotherapy for balance and legs which have slightly improved and will go to rehab hope to progress mobility,can it stay stable?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Depends: on what type of cancer you are referring to. Spread to the meninges is always problematic; however, knowing the class and stage of your cancer can help direct your therapy.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 2/3/2018

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A member asked:

Spine cancer spread to menengis but my consultant says it has not spread anywhere else in an 8 month period .have had physiotherapy for balance and legs which have slightly improved and will go to rehab hope to progress mobility,can it stay stable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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