It depends: There are some cancers that respond well to chemoembolization. Some can respond to radioembolization. Some localized areas can be treated with cryo or hyperthermia probes. Even stereotactic radiation. It depends on the cancer and other factors. In some responsive rumors chemo might be best. In a single lesion surgery might be the answer. Check with your doctor for the best approach.
Answered 8/6/2012
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Yes possibly: It comes down to size, number, and tumor type. Good performance status and liver function will provide more options. Combined therapies with soc chemotherapy are becoming more standard and there are many clinical trials looking at this currently. Interventional oncology is a growing specialty. An interventional radiologist should be a member your cancer team. Yttrium-90, deb, chemoembolization, .
Answered 6/8/2013
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