The new discipline of interventional oncology, a branch of interventional radiology, involves the treatment of cancer using highly technological image-guided ablation modalities, such as laser, radiofrequency and microwave ablation, cryoablation and electroporation. The roles of these techniques in oncology are not firmly established, although the evidence base is increasing. In this Review, the relationships between interventional radiology and other oncological disciplines are discussed. In particular, the potential benefit of collaboration between the fields of interventional oncology and radiation oncology is highlighted.
- Andreas Adam
- Lizbeth M. Kenny
