What is transarterial chemoembolization?

Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) introduces chemotherapy directly into the liver tumor and blocks its blood supply. This approach is designed to kill tumors and reduce opportunities to proliferate. This may be suitable for some patients with liver cancer and can be discussed as a treatment option if the patient is a good candidate. Treatment can prolong life, but also comes with some risks, including severe liver damage. Patients with severe liver damage may not be a good choice for transarterial chemoembolization procedures. The technician injures chemotherapy directly into the tumor, allowing a small and highly targeted dose. Chemical gels or mechanical devices can be placed in the blood vessel after chemotherapy to interrupt the blood flow to the tumor. One -loss confirms that they are properly placed, the technician can choose a catheter. They may experience some inflammation that can cause pain and abdomen after the procedure. In cases where the liver is damaged, it may disrupt FUNKCI liver and can lead to complications such as jaundice or even death. Medical staff carefully monitors the patient for symptoms that could indicate that the patient's liver is disturbed after transarterial chemoembolization.

also calls chemoembolization of hepatic artery, this treatment may be options for patients who are not good candidates for surgery, for various reasons. It is less invasive than surgery and therefore comes with a reduced risk of complications such as infections at the site of surgical section or poor response to anesthesia. After transarterialmochemoemoembolization, patients still need subsequent tests to see if the tumor responded to treatment and checked complications. They may include imaging studies and blood tests to assess the liver function.

The prognosis for patients with liver cancer may depend on the type of cancer and phase. Cancer catching earlier can increase mNaration of treatment and survival rate by allowing the carer staff to attack growth early before having a chance to spread. Some procedures may not be options in advanced cancer cases that can limit access to the best possible treatment. People who notice symptoms such as persistent abdominal pain, nausea and tenderness of the abdomen may want to seek medical evaluation to see if they are signs of liver or other abdominal cancer.