Procedure
Tumor Ablation
A minimally invasive treatment that destroys tumors with heat or cold delivered through a needle guided by imaging.
Also called: radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, cryoablation
Who Can Help with Tumor Ablation?
- Interventional Radiologists
A radiologist who uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, such as opening blocked blood vessels, placing catheters and treating tumors.
- Surgical Oncologists
A surgeon who removes tumors and treats cancer with surgery.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about tumor ablation and what is right for you.