Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

These cells are located in the spinal cord. Because the muscles cannot respond to signals from the nerves, they atrophy — weaken and shrink — from inactivity. One in every 6,000 babies is born with ...

Redness spreads around the navel. The area may be tender, swollen and have a foul odor. Definition. Small round growth in center of navel after the cord falls off. It's red. Covered with clear mucus.