Oncology
Reports from Karolinska University, Department of Oncology describe recent advances in oncology
Published in Blood Weekly, April 10th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Liver embolizations in oncology: a review. Part I. Arterial (chemo)embolizations' new findings in oncology. "Arterial embolization of the liver often temporarily retards the growth of liver tumors which are mainly nourished arterially. The use of degradable agents avoids collateral formation which would prohibit repeat procedures and permit tumor regrowth," investigators in Stockholm, Sweden report.
"The effect of embolizations is largest in small hypervascular lesions, e.g., many hepatocellular or neuroendocrine cancers. Toxic chemicals can be added, chemoembolization, with unproven effects on responses and survival rates. Institutional...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2008-04-10)
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