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Radiofrequency Ablation

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Our doctors use radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to destroy tumors and provide relief for symptoms, such as pain. RFA is also used to shrink tumors so they can be more successfully treated by radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Using CT-guidance, the interventional radiologist inserts a probe into the center of a cancerous tumor. Next, high frequency electrical currents are passed through the probe to burn the cancer cells from the inside out.

Because the therapy is localized inside the tumor, there is little damage to healthy tissue in the body. Cancer patients who have an increased risk of bleeding due to the vascularity of the tumor may be good candidates for RFA.

 

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