The Comprehensive Cancer Center

Interventional Radiology:
Image-Guided Tumor Ablation Services

What can I expect on the day of the treatment?

On the day of the procedure you will be directed from the admissions area of the hospital to the diagnostic imaging department, where you will be asked to put on a patient gown.

An intravenous line will be inserted for fluid and sedative administration. Depending upon where the tumor is located, IGTA is potentially uncomfortable; however, medication is available during and after the procedure to control any discomfort you may feel.

Following the procedure, which usually takes from 45 to 90 minutes, you will spend a few hours in a special recovery area before going home. Most patients can return to their usual activities within a few days.

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