Radioembolization Y-90 Farmington:
It used to be that the only way to treat liver cancer was through surgery, which came with risks of infection, and blood clots and often wasn’t an option for patients who were too old or otherwise unable to undergo invasive procedures. Fortunately, new research has led to the development of an alternative method that treats cancer through the use of radioembolization and Y-90 particles, which can penetrate tumors and destroy cancer cells from within. The treatment can be performed in as little as one day with only minimal side effects, making it an excellent option when surgical options are unavailable. What are you waiting for?
What Is Radioembolization?
Interventional Radiology identifies and treats diseases in almost all organ systems through minimally invasive procedures. Our diagnosis and treatment process is simple. First, imaging scans of your body are taken and act as a roadmap — shining light on abnormalities and illnesses. Radioembolization is an innovative treatment that uses a tiny amount of radioactive material (Y-90) to target cancer cells. This non-invasive procedure can be done on an outpatient basis with little or no recovery time, and the side effects are minimal.
What Is The Nutshell Version Of The Procedure?
Interventional Radiology identifies and treats diseases in almost all organ systems through minimally invasive procedures. Our diagnosis and treatment process is simple. First, imaging scans of your body are taken and act as a roadmap — shining light on abnormalities and illnesses. Radioembolization is a revolutionary cancer treatment that delivers concentrated doses of radiation to the tumor site by injecting radioactive microspheres into the bloodstream.
How Does The Procedure Work?
The procedure starts with a catheter being placed in the patient’s artery. The catheter is then threaded through to the cancerous tumor, which has been located and identified by imaging scans of the body. Once at its destination, the radioactive substance is injected and will eventually dissipate throughout the tumor. As this happens, it destroys any cancer cells that come into contact with it. This process can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours depending on where the tumor is located in your body.
Why Choose Yale New Haven Hospital For This Kind Of Treatment?
The team at Yale New Haven Hospital is dedicated to providing patients with the most advanced and proven treatments available. We are one of only a few hospitals in the United States that offer radioembolization y-90 Farmington, a revolutionary treatment for cancer. Radioembolization y-90 Farmington is a minimally invasive procedure that delivers radioactive particles directly to cancer cells. The goal is to destroy the cancerous growths while limiting damage to healthy tissue.
What’s Next For Me After My Radioembolization Procedure?
The Radioembolization Y-90 Farmington will be repeated every 8 weeks to ensure that the cancer cells are not regrowing. If the cancer is progressing, we may decide to change your treatment plan and use a different form of therapy. We’ll keep you updated on any changes! It’s important that you follow up with your healthcare team at least once a month during this time to make sure there are no side effects or reactions from the Radioembolization.