Chemoembolization
what is
Chemoembolization?
Chemoembolization is an alternative treatment for patient with liver cancer who are not a good candidate for surgery. Chemoembolization is a treatment that will combine the effects of embolization (slowing or blocking the blood supply) and delivering chemotherapeutic drugs.
How does IT work?
Chemoembolization utilizes a technique that delivers chemotherapeutic drugs directly targeting the liver tumor. Additionally, an embolic agent will be delivered to the liver tumor to slow or block the blood flow to shrink or slow the growth of the tumor.
Is It Better Then
Standard Chemotherapy?
The advantages of chemoembolization as opposed to standard chemotherapy include:
Superior dosages — 20 to 200 times greater than standard chemotherapy — due to direct injection at the site of the tumor
Increased value and effectiveness — drugs stay and work in your system longer, lasting up to a month
Less side effects — drugs stay confined inside the liver and away from other parts of your body
Advantages of Chemoembolization:
- Outpatient setting
- Faster recovery times
- Reduce risks associated with surgery
- Avoid or delay surgery
- Does not require an intense rehabilitation regimen
Who is a good candidate for Chemoembolization?
- Outpatient setting
- Faster recovery times
- Reduce risks associated with surgery
- Avoid or delay surgery
- Does not require an intense rehabilitation regimen
The Side Effects Of
Chemoembolizationn
The common side effects of chemoembolization include fever, nausea, and pain. These complications can last from a few hours to a few days, but are quickly relieved by medication. You may also experience slight, if unnoticeable, hair loss.
THE END RESULT
There is no cure for liver cancer. Chemoembolization is simply an effective method of treating and lessening the tumor in your liver. Approximately 70% of the patients will see improvement in the liver and depending on the type of liver cancer, it may improve your survival. For additional information or to schedule a chemoembolization procedure, please contact our clinical coordinator at 505-559-5653.
Service Locations
Chemoembolization is available at El Camino Imaging Center, X-Ray Associates at Farmington and X-Ray Associates at Santa Fe.
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