Chemoembolization (TACE)
Delivering chemotherapy directly to a liver tumour through its artery while cutting off its blood supply.
What is this procedure?
Chemoembolisation (TACE) is an advanced technique combining chemotherapy with vascular occlusion. Chemotherapy is injected directly into the tumour-feeding artery, then the vessels are occluded to trap the drug inside the tumour and cut off its nutrition simultaneously.
How the procedure works
Before
- Review liver and kidney function tests
- Stop certain medications as instructed
- Fast 6–8 hours
During
- Procedure under interventional imaging
- A thin catheter is introduced through the femoral artery
- Takes 1–2 hours
After & Recovery
- Short hospital stay (usually 1–2 days)
- Mild fever and discomfort may occur (post-embolisation syndrome)
- Imaging follow-up at 4–6 weeks
Who is this for?
- Unresectable primary liver cancer
- Metastatic tumours in the liver
- Patients awaiting liver transplant
Suitability is confirmed after a full clinical assessment — this information does not replace a medical consultation.
Benefits of this procedure
Concentrated delivery of chemotherapy to the tumour
Reduction of systemic side effects
Tumour downsizing before other treatments
Improves treatment response
What to expect at Dr. Jafar's clinic
Every case is presented to the multidisciplinary tumour board to confirm TACE is the most appropriate option.
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