radio frequency ablation

Bellweather
Bellweather Member Posts: 102
in Kidney Cancer #1

Anyone have any insight on RFA for lung nodules?  It seems logical but not exactly front page news.  Most literature seems to be dated, did it prove to be ineffective?

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  • Yeric
    Yeric Member Posts: 65
    #2
    rfa

    Rfa and cryroablation are a couple of procedures I have missed in my travels.  A few years ago there were a couple of "clinics" here in the states that focused on those treatments.   I never considered those.  If is sounds to good to be true princapal.  My partial was brought on by the location of a small tumor and the Doctor talked about cryro.  Not enough margin so it was an open knife affair.

    There is a good chance that these procedures have been replaced by the improving capabilities of radiation.  Check it out.  I would still like to know.  Bobby

  • Bellweather
    Bellweather Member Posts: 102
    #3
    Still researching

    Bobby,

    MD Anderson still shows RFA as an option on their website but I have yet to clarify under what circumstances it is deemed warrented.  I have a Dr appouintment in early May and will let ou know what she says.  Currently my largest node is 1cm and close to heart which I assume would be an issue??  Will keep you posted and look forward to any other input. 

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