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| − | Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) refers to a number of local delivery approaches which are almost exclusively used in the treatment of [[hepatocellular carcinoma]] or hepatic metastases. | + | Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) refers to a number of local delivery approaches which are almost exclusively used in the treatment of [[hepatocellular carcinoma]] or hepatic metastases. Typically there is an inert lipid-based carrier such as lipiodol and an expander such as gelatin foam, along with chemotherapy. Another formulation consists of drug-eluting beads. |
| − | Examples include (this list will be filled in over time): | + | Examples chemotherapies include (this list will be filled in over time): |
| + | *Cisplatin, Doxorubicin, Epirubicin, and Mitomycin | ||
| + | *Doxorubicin | ||
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| + | [[Category:Locally delivered therapies]] | ||
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[[Category:Hepatocellular carcinoma medications]] | [[Category:Hepatocellular carcinoma medications]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Uveal melanoma medications]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:31, 26 November 2023
Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) refers to a number of local delivery approaches which are almost exclusively used in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma or hepatic metastases. Typically there is an inert lipid-based carrier such as lipiodol and an expander such as gelatin foam, along with chemotherapy. Another formulation consists of drug-eluting beads.
Examples chemotherapies include (this list will be filled in over time):
- Cisplatin, Doxorubicin, Epirubicin, and Mitomycin
- Doxorubicin