KARACHI: The benefits of a cutting-edge treatment for liver cancer were highlighted at a seminar organised by Dr Ziauddin Hospital that has recently introduced the procedure at its facility.

According to officials, the Radioembolization Therapy (Tare) is a groundbreaking approach that has been introduced for the first time in Pakistan. It would revolutionise the fight against hepatobiliary cancers, which constitute a significant portion of malignancies (10.7 per cent of all cancers) in adult males in Pakistan.

“Radioembolization is a unique, safe, and efficacious method for treating liver cancer. It involves a minimally invasive procedure that combines embolisation and radiation therapy to target cancerous tumors within the liver.

“The treatment carries fewer side effects compared to conventional radiation therapy, as it delivers focused treatment exclusively to cancerous regions while sparing normal tissues. This approach also boasts a shorter recovery period, significantly improving the quality of life and survival for liver cancer patients,” says a press release.

Renowned experts in interventional radiology and nuclear medicine, Prof Murat Cantasdemir and Prof Cuneyt Turkmen from Turkey oversee these procedures during the workshop.

Published in Dawn, April 8th, 2024