Interventional Oncology is now recognised as the fourth pillar of modern cancer care, alongside medical oncology, surgical oncology and radiation oncology. It can be used on its own or alongside other cancer treatments, depending on your condition.
At CK Birla Hospital, Jaipur, we offer Interventional Oncology as part of comprehensive cancer care. Our experts use image-guided, minimally invasive procedures to treat selected tumours and manage problems caused by cancer.
Interventional Oncology is a specialised area of cancer care that uses imaging to guide small needles, probes or thin tubes inside the body.
Our interventional radiology experts use tools such as CT scans, ultrasound and X-ray guidance to reach a tumour or the blood vessels supplying it. This allows treatment to be delivered precisely to the affected area while limiting damage to nearby healthy tissues.
Unlike many traditional surgeries, these procedures usually require only a small opening in the skin. This makes Interventional Oncology a form of Minimally Invasive Cancer Treatment.
It can be used to treat selected tumours, take tissue samples, control bleeding, relieve blockages and manage cancer-related pain or other symptoms.
Before recommending Interventional Cancer Treatment, we first understand your cancer and your overall health. Our team reviews your medical history, scans, biopsy reports and previous treatments.
We also look at the size, number and location of your tumour. This helps us decide whether an image-guided procedure is suitable for you.
If you are a suitable candidate, our expert:
The type of anaesthesia, hospital stay and recovery time depend on the procedure and your health.
Interventional Oncology can be used for selected cancers based on the tumour's type, size, number, location and stage.
Our experts may consider these treatments for tumours involving the:
It may also be used when cancer has spread from another part of the body to the liver, lungs or bones.
Interventional Oncology is particularly useful for selected liver tumours. However, not every tumour is suitable for an interventional procedure. We assess each patient individually before recommending treatment.
There are several interventional oncology procedures. We select the treatment based on your cancer and what we want to achieve.
Tumour ablation means destroying a tumour without removing it through major surgery. Our expert guides a thin probe into the tumour using imaging. The probe then uses heat or extreme cold to destroy the targeted tumour tissue.
Common types include:
These techniques may be considered for selected tumours of the liver, kidney, lung, bone and other areas.
TACE is mainly used for selected liver tumours.
Our interventional radiologist guides a thin catheter through a blood vessel towards the artery supplying the tumour. Chemotherapy can then be delivered directly to the tumour area. The blood supply may also be reduced using small particles.
This allows treatment to be focused on the tumour while reducing the blood flow that supports it.
TARE is another liver-directed treatment. It uses tiny radioactive particles that are delivered through the blood vessels supplying selected liver tumours.
The aim is to deliver radiation more directly to the tumour while limiting its effect on surrounding liver tissue.
Sometimes, we need a tissue sample to understand exactly what type of tumour you have.
During an image-guided biopsy, our expert uses CT or ultrasound to guide a needle to the suspected tumour. A small tissue sample is then taken and sent for laboratory testing.
Embolisation means blocking a selected blood vessel. It can be used to reduce blood flow to a tumour or control bleeding caused by cancer.
Cancer can sometimes block the normal flow of bile or urine. It can also cause fluid to collect inside the body.
Image-guided drainage, biliary stenting or nephrostomy may help remove fluid or restore normal drainage in suitable patients.
Interventional Oncology is not only about treating the tumour itself. It can also help manage cancer-related symptoms.
Depending on your condition, procedures such as nerve blocks, neurolysis, cementoplasty, vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty may help control pain or improve comfort. These treatments can be particularly useful when cancer affects the bones.
Our experts may recommend Interventional Oncology when a tumour or cancer-related problem can be safely treated with an image-guided procedure.
It may be considered when:
Your overall health is also important. We consider your cancer stage, previous treatments, scan results and medical history before recommending a procedure.
Image-Guided Cancer Treatment can offer several benefits for suitable patients.
At the CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, we focus on providing personalised and minimally invasive cancer care. Our approach includes:
Cancer surgery usually involves an incision to remove the tumour or affected tissue. Interventional Oncology uses imaging to guide a needle, probe or catheter through a small opening in the skin. It can treat selected tumours without the need for major surgery.
However, Interventional Oncology does not replace surgery in every case. The right treatment depends on your cancer and overall health.
Yes. Interventional Oncology can be used along with surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy when appropriate.
For example, an interventional procedure may help reduce the size of a tumour before surgery. It may also be used as part of a wider treatment plan for advanced or difficult-to-treat cancers.
Tumour ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that destroys selected tumour tissue without removing it through major surgery.
Depending on the tumour, we may use heat through RFA or MWA, or extreme cold through cryoablation.
In some cases, yes. Selected tumours can be treated with procedures such as RFA, MWA or cryoablation.
However, this is not suitable for every tumour. Our experts will assess your scans, cancer type, tumour location and overall health before recommending this approach.
You may be a candidate if your tumour or cancer-related problem can be safely treated using an image-guided procedure.
We consider your cancer type, tumour size and location, cancer stage, previous treatments and overall health before making a recommendation.
Yes. Some Interventional Oncology procedures are specifically designed to work with chemotherapy.
For example, TACE delivers chemotherapy directly to selected liver tumours while also reducing their blood supply. Your treatment plan will depend on your cancer and individual needs.
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