Overview
Chemoembolization delivers a high dose of a chemotherapy drug directly into the liver while shutting off the arteries supplying the blood that feeds the tumor. Holy Name's specialists perform the procedure by gently guiding a catheter carrying the chemotherapy medication directly into the artery feeding the tumor. Chemoembolization is often used in combination with radiofrequency ablation and other treatments.
Benefits
Can stop tumors from growing or cause them to shrink.
May be repeated.
Can be combined with other treatments.
May help preserve liver function.
