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I had a spindle tumor removed from my left thigh in 2016, then it came back in the same spot in 2020 and I had surgery again. Now the tumor has appeared in my spine what should I do next?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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Spindle tumors recurring in spine may indicate malignancy or aggressive behavior; see an oncologist urgently for imaging, biopsy, and plan for chemo or radiotherapy.

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