Interventional Oncology

Overview

Interventional oncology uses minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to treat primary and metastatic tumors.

Dr. Foss completed Interventional Radiology training at UT Houston MD Anderson Cancer Center, with experience in advanced loco-regional therapies including Y-90 radioembolization and image guided ablation.

These image-guided treatments are performed through small incisions and can be performed alone or in conjunction with other therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation therapy.

Interventional Oncology Treatments

Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radioembolization for liver tumors
Microwave ablation for hepatic and renal tumors
Cryoablation for kidney, lung, bone, and soft tissue tumors

Y90 radioembolization treatment for liver tumor shown on immediate post treatment nuclear medicine imaging — Nuclear medicine imaging demonstrating targeted Y90 treatment of liver tumor

Who May Benefit?

Interventional oncology treatments may be an option for patients with:

Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma)
Liver metastases
Kidney tumors
Lung tumors
Bone or soft tissue tumors

Benefits

Minimally invasive
Targeted therapy
Procedures may be done as outpatient or with short hospital stay
Provides option for treatment when surgery is not an option

For Referring Physicians

I am happy to review imaging, perform image-guided biopsies, place port catheters for chemotherapy access, and discuss treatment options.

Please feel free to reach out at any time to discuss cases.

Learn More

For referrals or consultation, please see the Refer a Patient page