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It is beyond the scope of this web
site to discuss all the types of cancer and their
treatments. Even with more common tumors, there are
individual circumstances that influence treatment
decisions. The best way to learn about your cancer is by
having a frank discussion with an oncologist about your
specific situation.
In addition to the more conventional treatments
described on these pages, we occasionally recommend
highly individualized approaches. For instance, in some
circumstances, it is possible to run chemotherapy
directly into the blood supply to the tumor, instead of
exposing the entire body. We have a cell culture
laboratory where anti-tumor vaccines and
tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes can be grown. Our
interventional radiologists are skilled at tumor
embolization which plugs the blood supply to tumors.
Vertebroplasty is a procedure to inject plastic into
damaged spinal bones, thus stabilizing them and
relieving pain.
We are a full service, tertiary care, cancer center. We
are an NCI/CTSU member. Call us with your questions at
Cancer HelpLink 813-870-4123
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