Ependymomas make up less than 2% of the thousands of tumors diagnosed each year.

This one was classified as Intradural Intramedullary Ependymoma - meaning it is within the spinal cord itself.

Such tumors affect mobility, muscle weakness, dysfunction or loss in sensory signals and incontinence. Patients are left navigating a new normal among these side effects as they can be permanant.

Connections with other patients, families and their communities are vital to the recovery process.

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