Embolization: Understanding Treatment to Disrupt Tumor Blood Supply

The medical term meaning treatment that disrupts blood supply to a tumor is "embolization." Embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a variety of techniques to block blood flow to a tumor. This can be done by injecting a substance into the blood vessel that feeds the tumor, or by using a mechanical device to block the flow of blood. Embolization is often used to treat tumors that are difficult to remove surgically, or to reduce the size of a tumor before surgery.