29^th International Oncology Summit

Interventional Oncology

Interventional oncology (IO) is the youngest and fastest growing branch of interventional radiology, dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and palliation of cancer and cancer-related problems using minimally invasive procedures performed under image guidance. IO treatments are carried out by interventional radiologists. Historically surgery, radio-therapy & chemo-therapy have been the principle treatment options. Interventional Oncology has emerged as yet another treatment option with minimally invasive techniques in the management of cancer. In such procedures the cancer is targeted and destroyed using image guidance for planning and execution.