TACE (transarterial chemoembolization)

Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat liver tumors. A doctor inserts a thin catheter into an artery that supplies blood to the tumor, usually through a small incision in the groin. Through this catheter, they deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to the tumor, targeting cancer cells more precisely. Then, they block the blood flow to the tumor with tiny particles, depriving it of nutrients and oxygen, which helps shrink it. TACE is often used for liver cancers that can't be surgically removed and can help control disease progression.