Interventional Radiology: Yttrium-90 Radiotherapy: Treatment for liver tumors - 06/2021

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Interventional Radiology: Yttrium-90 Radiotherapy: Treatment for liver tumors

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Abstract

This handout explains what Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radiotherapy is and what to expect when you have it done. This treatment for liver tumors uses tiny radioactive beads that are injected directly into the arteries that supply blood to the tumor. The handout includes detailed instructions to follow before and after the procedure.

Author

Interventional Radiology

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2012

Revision Date

06/2021

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General Subject

Cancer

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Interventional Radiology

Liver

Liver Cancer

Radiation

Radiation Therapy

Self-care

Languages

English

Record ID

3960