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Transcatheter Oily
Chemoembolization (TOCE) is a type of chemotherapy that goes
directly to the cancerous tumor. The treatment involves insertion of
a small tube (catheter) into the hepatic artery (via the upper leg
area), which carries a special contrast medium and chemotherapeutic
agent to the liver and subsequently to the tumor. This is an
alternate approach for cancer treatment for the patience who cannot
undergoing surgery.
Preparing for the treatment:
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Patient must refrain from eating or
drinking at least 6 hours before the
treatment. |
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Patient must rest at the hospital at
least 2 hours before the treatment. |
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Patient should inform the physician
of any disease or conditions that they have such as
allergies, asthma, heart disease, and history of
allergies to specific medicine and seafood.
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During the treatment:
The physician
inserts the catheter into the main artery, injects a special
contrast medium and chemotherapeutic medium, and takes an
X-ray of the liver. |
After the treatment:
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Patient should lay flat for 6 hours
without bending the leg that has been
treated. |
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Patient must place a pillow filled
with sand on top of the injection site for about 6
hours. | |
Treatment Duration:
1-2 hours depending on the ease of inserting the catheter into the artery | |
