Interventional Radiology uses blood vessels as a pathway to diagnose and treat certain diseases - including cancer -- or abnormalities of arteries, veins, or organs. Sometimes referred to as angiography, these procedures use x-ray guidance and contrast agents to create images of vascular anatomy. Interventional radiologists work closely with referring physicians to perform procedures which may benefit the treatment of cancer.
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation is a type of interventional radiology that uses mild electrical current on an inoperative tumor, effectively "cooking" the malignant growth and preventing its spread.
The following Crozer-Keystone hospital offers radiofrequency ablation:
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
One Medical Center Boulevard
Upland, PA 19013
Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH to find a Crozer-Keystone interventional radiologist.
Find additional Crozer-Keystone cancer services at CK Cancer.