Interventional Oncology
Interventional oncology is the treatment of cancer and cancer-related problems using minimally invasive, targeted treatments performed under imaging guidance. These procedures are performed by board-certified physicians specializing in interventional radiology.
Interventional radiology services include:
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Cancer diagnosis using imaging-guided biopsy techniques
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Cancer treatment using locally targeted treatments to a variety of organ systems. This includes advanced tumor ablation, radiofrequency ablation, alcohol ablation, as well as chemoembolization
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Palliative care, including drainage tubes, feeding gastrostomy tubes and venous access
John Stoddard Cancer Center, a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, works in partnership with the Interventional Oncologists at Iowa Radiology.