A teacher's assistant is not typically required to hold a Bachelor's Degree, so the average pay is much lower than that of the teacher in charge. A teacher's assistant averages about $21,000 yearly with a slight range between $19,300 and $27,400.
Neurologic complications continue to pose problems in patients with metastatic prostate cancer. From 15 to 30 percent of metastases are the result of prostate cancer cells traveling through Batson's plexus to the lumbar spine. Metastatic disease in the lumbar area can cause spinal cord compression.
Radiation Therapy to the Spine. Tumors of the vertebrae (bones that surround the spinal cord) can be a serious problem for some cancer patients. These tumors can cause the bone to collapse and can put pressure on the spinal cord. This pressure may cause pain and/or weakness in your legs and arms and change how your bowel and bladder work. You are scheduled to receive radiation treatments designed specifically for you.