World-Class Expertise in Liver Tumor Treatment
The Nemours Liver Tumor Program helps save the lives of children who have liver cancer. We work to shrink and then remove liver tumors.
Nemours is one of the only children’s hospitals in the nation to offer an advanced new treatment for liver tumors. It’s called transarterial radioembolization with Yttrium-90, or TARE-Y90.
TARE-Y90 is revolutionary because it targets the tumor without damaging the healthy parts of the liver. It has the potential to offer some kids with liver tumors a cure. It may help others feel better without having to get more chemotherapy.
Our team of internationally recognized experts in oncology, cancer surgery, liver transplant and interventional radiology treats several types of liver cancer. We also offer liver transplants for children who need them.
It’s all part of the Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (NCCBD). The NCCBD is a multisite center that combines advanced clinical care and research. As one of the largest childhood cancer centers in the country, we have expertise treating even the rarest liver tumors.
We're here to offer families expert help — and hope.
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Innovative Liver Tumor Treatment
A destination for treating liver tumors, Nemours is on the forefront of new treatments.
- We’re nationally ranked for cancer care. U.S. News & World Report ranks Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware as one of the top children’s hospitals for cancer care.
- We offer TARE-Y90, the most advanced liver tumor treatment. TARE-Y90 helps shrink tumors. It can help shorten or ease chemotherapy for some kids.
- We have one of the largest pediatric liver cancer programs in the country. With locations in the Delaware Valley and throughout Florida, our team sees many children with liver cancer.
- We offer second opinions. We often serve as consulting physicians for children with challenging and complex cancer conditions.
- 26 Pediatric oncologists, radiologists and other physicians on our team
- 6 Hours after TARE-Y90 treatment a child can often go home
About TARE-Y90
What is Radioembolization (TARE-Y90) for Liver Tumors? Learn more from the Nemours experts at KidsHealth.org.
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