Interventional Oncology: Fighting Cancer with Precision and Power I Vascular and Interventional Partners

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At Vascular and Interventional Partners (VIP), we are experts in treating cancer using minimally invasive techniques  that offer faster recovery and fewer side effects. Our interventional oncology (IO) treatments target tumors directly, sparing healthy tissue and helping you regain control of your health and your life.

What Is Interventional Oncology? 

Interventional oncology (IO) is a specialized approach to cancer treatment that uses advanced imaging to deliver precise, targeted therapy—without open surgery. At VIP, our board-certified specialists have decades of experience treating  cancers in the liver, lungs, kidneys, bones, and more. These treatments are minimally invasive, allowing patients to return home the same day.

Using tools like tiny catheters guided by imaging to a tumor, we are able to treat tumors directly while protecting healthy tissue. For many patients, IO provides an alternative to surgery or can be combined with treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. Plus, these procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, meaning less time in the hospital and more time healing at home.

Advanced Minimally Invasive Cancer Treatments

At VIP, we offer a range of minimally invasive cancer treatments that are customized to your unique diagnosis—providing you with options that minimize recovery time and improve quality of life.

Tumor Ablation

Tumor ablation destroys cancer cells with heat (microwave), freezing (cryoablation), electrical current, ultrasound or ethanol. This highly effective option is ideal for patients who may not want or be candidates for surgery. By targeting the tumor directly, ablation reduces the impact on healthy tissue, allowing for quicker recovery and minimal disruption to daily life.

Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)

TACE is a unique dual-action treatment for liver cancer that combines chemotherapy with embolization, a process that blocks blood flow to the tumor. This technique ensures the chemotherapy is concentrated directly at the tumor site, enhancing effectiveness while reducing systemic side effects.

Yttrium-90 (Y90) Radioembolization

Y90 radioembolization is a very effective treatment that delivers tiny radioactive beads into the arteries feeding a liver tumor. This highly targeted therapy destroys cancer cells with localized radiation to liver cancers offering hope for patients with inoperable liver cancer. 

Why Choose Interventional Oncology? 

Interventional oncology gives you the power of precise, minimally invasive cancer treatments. Whether you need tumor ablation, TACE, or Y90 radioembolization, these advanced techniques help you recover faster, experience fewer side effects, and get back to living your life—without the lengthy recovery time of surgery.

For patients with cancers that are difficult to treat surgically, or for those seeking relief from symptoms through palliative care, IO offers a new avenue of hope. These treatments not only extend life but also improve the quality of life by reducing the side effects typically associated with cancer therapies. You deserve to feel better, both during and after your treatment.

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Your Next Step Toward Personalized Care

At VIP, we believe in personalized cancer care that puts you at the center. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a consultation. Whether you're newly diagnosed or seeking new options, we're ready to support you on your path to recovery.

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