Targeted liver cancer treatment through a catheter.
Liver cancer or hepatic metastases? TACE delivers concentrated chemotherapy directly into the tumour while blocking its blood supply — maximising anti-cancer effect with minimal systemic side effects.
Understanding TACE
Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) is a minimally invasive interventional oncology procedure used to treat primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) and liver metastases. It combines two treatment principles: targeted chemotherapy delivery and tumour blood supply blockage (embolisation).
Unlike systemic chemotherapy that circulates throughout the body, TACE delivers high-concentration chemotherapy drugs directly into the tumour through the hepatic artery. The embolisation component then traps the drug within the tumour and cuts off its blood supply, starving it of nutrients. This dual mechanism achieves powerful local tumour control with significantly fewer systemic side effects.
How Is TACE Performed?
Dr. Vrishit Saraswat inserts a catheter through a small puncture in the groin or wrist artery. Under fluoroscopy, the catheter is navigated to the hepatic artery branches feeding the tumour. Drug-eluting beads (loaded with chemotherapy) or a chemotherapy-lipiodol emulsion is injected, followed by embolic particles to block blood flow. The tumour receives a concentrated dose of chemotherapy while being starved of its blood supply. The procedure takes 1–2 hours and patients typically stay overnight for observation.
Focused Patient Care
We use multi-phase CT or MRI to map tumour location, size, and blood supply. Each TACE session is planned to target specific tumour-feeding arteries while preserving normal liver tissue.
24/7 Support
Cancer treatment timelines are critical. We coordinate with oncologists to schedule TACE sessions promptly, ensuring treatment starts without delay as part of the overall cancer management plan.
Timely Treatment
Post-TACE monitoring includes liver function tests, imaging at 4–6 weeks to assess tumour response, and coordination with your oncology team for subsequent treatment planning.
Advanced tumor ablation techniques deliver targeted cancer treatment through precise image-guided procedures with minimal healthy tissue damage.
Comprehensive supportive care interventions enhance quality of life during cancer treatment through specialized interventional radiology techniques and procedures.
Personalized oncological protocols combine curative and palliative approaches ensuring optimal outcomes and improved patient comfort throughout treatment.
Our Treatment Process
Here is what to expect during your TACE treatment:
1
Comprehensive Oncological Assessment
Advanced imaging and multidisciplinary evaluation help determine optimal intervention approach; treatment is tailored to your specific cancer type, stage, and overall health status.
2
Minimally Invasive Cancer Intervention
Using precise image guidance, targeted treatments are delivered directly to tumors or supportive devices are placed through small punctures without major surgery.
3
Recovery & Ongoing Support
Most patients experience faster recovery compared to open procedures, with comprehensive follow-up care to monitor treatment response and manage any complications.
FAQs About The Service
Common questions about TACE for liver cancer:
What oncological conditions can be treated interventionally?
We treat liver tumors, lung masses, kidney cancers, and provide supportive care including feeding tubes, chemotherapy ports, and drainage procedures for cancer patients.
How effective are tumor ablation procedures?
Tumor ablations can achieve complete tumor destruction in 85-95% of appropriately selected cases, offering excellent local control with minimal side effects compared to surgery.
What supportive care interventions do you provide?
We offer PEG tube placements, chemoport insertions, drainage procedures, and long-term catheter placements to support patients throughout their cancer treatment journey.
Are oncological interventions safe during active cancer treatment?
Yes, most interventional oncology procedures can be safely performed during chemotherapy or radiation therapy, often enhancing overall treatment effectiveness and patient comfort.