Radiofrequency Ablation for Lung Cancer |
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Radiofrequency ablation uses a small needle inserted through the skin and into the tumor. Energy passes through the needle into the tumor, heating and killing the cancer cells. It also closes up the little blood vessels in the area so there is less bleeding.
This procedure may be available for:
- Non-operative, early stage lung cancer patients (such as those who have lung disease or severe heart disease) or individuals who refuse to have surgery.
- Patients with more advanced cancer, who may benefit from a reduction in symptoms by undergoing the procedure.
- Those with metastatic disease where the tumor size is relatively small and not adjacent to any critical structure like a central airway or blood vessels.
Lung Cancer Unit
Moores UCSD Cancer Center
3855 Health Sciences Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
(866) 773-2703 |