Radioembolization (Y-90)
what is
Radioembolization?
Radioembolization is a treatment offered to patients with liver tumor that effectively delivers targeted radiation therapy directly to the tumor.
How does it work?
Preparing for a radioembolization procedure requires pre-treatment imaging and meticulous planning to determine a specific dosage individualized for each patient. On the day of the procedure, a small catheter is guided to the arteries that supply the liver tumor. Once the catheter is in the correct location, an interventional radiologist will inject radioactive beads called yttrium-90 (Y90) directly into the tumor, delivering high doses of radiation.
Who Is A Good
Candidate For
Radioembolization?
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic cancer to the liver
- Those that are not a good candidate for surgery
Advantages Of
Radioembolization?
- Can be performed in combination with other traditional treatments for cancer
- Limits radiation exposure to other parts of the body
- Preserves transplant eligibility
- Helps aid in achieving surgical candidacy
- Performed in an outpatient facility
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“Professional, compassionate, and highly skilled—my experience with interventional radiology was outstanding!”
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What Patients Say
“Professional, compassionate, and highly skilled—my experience with interventional radiology was outstanding!”
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