Mostly commonly found in patients with lung, prostate, and breast cancer. Metastasis is the term used where there is only one tumor found and metastases is when there is multiple. When the cancer has spread to the thoracic spine the main bones of the thoracic spine become brittle and lead to compression fractures. The spread can also cause masses in the spinal canal causing compression on the spinal cord causing motor function problems. The means of treatment include radiation, chemo, and surgical intervention.
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