Radiation - Radio embolization with Yttrium-90 new technique for primary liver cancer and liver tumors and metastases of colorectal cancer in the Netherlands now also available in related studies. Article posted December 20, 2009
December 20, 2009: Source: UMC - Utrecht
We have already reported on a new radio embolisatietechniek in the UMC - Utrecht available. Thanks to Martin in our forum, we shall give additional information on a website used by doctors at the UMC has been established. We want to stress that Dr Vogl when asked told us that this technique has the disadvantage and that it was almost certainly not LITT - Laser-induced Interstitial Thermal Therapy longer be executed. Furthermore, the treatments are in Utrecht, a study paid for by the producer of Yttrium-90 and you must meet certain criteria. Only patients who have no prospect of other treatments are eligible. But it is always worth a try.
In summary, treatment with Yttrium-90 from the following:
Radio embolization is a form of internal radiation. This is a new therapy in America and Europe is approved for treating patients with liver cancer ( hepatocellular carcinoma ) or liver metastases ( liver metastases ). These are patients who can not undergo surgery and will not respond to chemotherapy, or because of side effects to stop.
During treatment, performed by an interventional radiologist and nuclear medicine, through a catheter into the hepatic artery radioactive spheres (Yttrium-90 microspheres) towards the cancerous tumor. The radioactive beads run down room in the vascular bed surrounding the tumor and give them off their radioactivity. With the aim to destroy tumor cells.
Immediately prior to the diagnosis and treatment of two angiogenic graphs created. On this basis, starting the treatment. Treatment by administration of radioactive Yttrium-90 microspheres, the nuclear medicine through the catheter into the hepatic artery. For each patient the correct dose microspheres ordered by the tumor volume to rebel against the total liver volume. Administration of the Yttrium-90 microspheres is via a special box in which the radioactive microspheres in a potty. The jar of microspheres is connected to a tube which in turn is connected to the catheter in the hepatic artery is located. There is a closed system through which the microspheres from the box directly reach the liver. After treatment, the hole in the groin closed with a pressure bandage or a small internal attachment (angio seal). The patient remains in hospital overnight for observation. The next day you can return to huyis. The treatment may, after one year may again be performed. Hilda, see her story this past month undergoing treatment and has little to no problems as such.
For more information on radio embolization with Yttrium-90 and some photos go to the website of the UMC :
