Other Treatments
(For Liver Metastases from GIST)
Hepatic Artery Chemo Embolization (HACE)
Hepatic artery embolization can be used to treat patients with liver metastases (secondary tumors) from GIST. HACE is used to block an artery in the liver, preventing the flow of the major blood supply to the tumors.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive method for destroying tumors, including liver metastases of GIST. It involves insertion of an electric needle into the tumor to heat and kill the tumor cells with radio waves. A CT scan or ultrasound is used to guide the needle into place.
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