Interventional oncology

Interventional oncology is a rapidly growing field in cancer care that uses targeted, minimally invasive procedures, performed with the help of image guidance, to diagnose, treat and/or relieve the symptoms of cancer. The goal is to improve patients' quality of life by reducing or eliminating the need for invasive surgery. Interventional oncology has become a pillar of cancer care, alongside medical, surgical and radiation oncology. Interventional oncologists may also perform diagnostic procedures, such as colonoscopies or endoscopies.

Interventional oncology includes the following disciplines: