Interventional radiologists at Lankenau Medical Center also play a role
in the care of many patients with musculoskeletal tumors. Interventional
radiology procedures used in the management these tumors include:
Image-guided thermal ablation. This is a
minimally invasive treatment approach that involves the direct
application of extreme heat (radiofrequency ablation) or cold
(cryoablation) to destroy tumor tissue. During the procedure,
imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) are used to
help guide the ablation instrument into the tumor.
Tumor embolization. This procedure shuts down
the blood supply to a tumor. It is sometimes done shortly before
surgical removal of a bone tumor. The procedure decreases blood
loss during surgery and makes it easier to see the margins of a
tumor, helping to ensure complete removal.
To schedule an appointment at the Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, call
1.866.CALL.MLH or use the online
appointment request form. Instructions for new patients are
Lankenau Cancer Center
Schedule an appointment with a Lankenau cancer specialist:
For more information, call 1.866.CALL.MLH.