Liver Cancer Treatment in Delhi
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the commonest type of Liver cancer. Interventional Radiology has redefined the management of liver cancer (HCC) by providing precisely targeted loco-regional treatment options.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the commonest type of Liver cancer. Interventional Radiology has redefined the management of liver cancer (HCC) by providing precisely targeted loco-regional treatment options.
Targeted treatments are minimally invasive and highly effective methods used to treat Liver cancer
The choice of the treatment depends upon the stage of the cancer. The various options are:
RFA (Radio Frequency Ablation): It is a minimally invasive targeted treatment suitable for small lesions with size under 3 cm. A thin metal needle is inserted through skin and guided to hit the tumor directly. The needle produces heat at its tip which kills the tumor.
MWA (Microwave ablation): MWA is suitable for lesion sizes upto 5 cm. The principle is similar to RFA except electromagnetic waves (microwaves) produce the heat to kill the tumor.
TACE (Trans Arterial Chemo Embolisation): It is an angiographic procedure and is suitable for larger lesions. A catheter is used to inject embolic medicine laced with chemotherapy drugs directly into the tumor. The advantage is the precise delivery of medicine into the cancer and sparing of the rest of the liver from the therapy.
TARE (Trans Arterial Radio Embolisation): This is similar to TACE except that Yttrium-90 particles (not chemotherapy) is injected through the catheter directly into the cancerous area. These Y-90 particles emit radiation that kill the cancer cells in their vicinity.
The exact procedure details can vary from patient to patient. What is best for you should be discussed with your doctor.
Interventional Radiology has revolutionised the modern healthcare by providing minimally invasive and highly targeted therapeutic options for a variety of diseases. Our mission is to make these IR procedures available to our own population at a reasonable cost with best results.
Watch patient testimonial to understand how Interventional Radiology has revolutionised the modern healthcare by providing minimally invasive and highly targeted therapeutic options for a variety of diseases.
Dr Shahnawaz Bashir
Interventional Radiology Clinic
Call: +917835056123
email: office.irClinic@gmail.com
Room W-19, Ground Floor, West block,
MAX Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, 110017