For cancer that originates in the liver and for some types of cancer that have spread to the liver..
For small cancers. Lung
For cancers limited in size and few in number..
With intent to control pain:
- Bone
Cancer that has spread to the bones can be treated to control severe pain..
ADVANTAGES OF RF ABLATION
- Effective treatment for small cancers
- Minimally invasive procedure with no skin incision
- Minimal risk to patient
- Typically little or no pain after the procedure
- Minimal hospital stay
- Procedure can be repeated if new cancer appears