{"id":2233,"date":"2026-06-18T13:19:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neuroandvascular.com\/blog\/?p=2233"},"modified":"2026-06-18T13:39:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:39:15","slug":"transarterial-radioembolization-tare-for-liver-cancer-treatment-for-large-and-advanced-liver-tumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neuroandvascular.com\/blog\/transarterial-radioembolization-tare-for-liver-cancer-treatment-for-large-and-advanced-liver-tumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE) for Liver Cancer: Treatment for large and advanced liver tumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE) for Liver Cancer: Treatment for large and advanced liver tumors<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a liver tumor, you may have been presented with options like major surgery, systemic chemotherapy, or “watch and wait.” But for many patients, there is another path\u00a0 a targeted, minimally invasive treatment called <\/span>Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE)<\/b>, also known as <\/span>Y90 radioembolization<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Liver cancer\u00a0 whether it starts in the liver or spreads there from elsewhere in the body\u00a0 can be difficult to treat because the liver is also essential for digestion, detoxification, and survival. Removing too much liver tissue isn’t always possible. TARE offers a way to attack tumors aggressively while preserving healthy liver function. This guide explains everything patients and caregivers need to know about TARE.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding Liver Tumors: Why TARE Is Used<\/span><\/h2>\n

The liver is the body’s largest internal organ, responsible for filtering toxins, producing bile, and regulating metabolism. Tumors in the liver generally fall into two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

Primary liver cancer<\/b>: cancer that originates in the liver itself, most commonly <\/span>hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)<\/b>, often linked to chronic hepatitis B\/C infection, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

Metastatic (secondary) liver tumors<\/b> : cancer that has spread to the liver from another organ, most often the colon, breast, pancreas, or lung.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Symptoms<\/b><\/h3>\n

Many liver tumors are silent in their early stages and are found incidentally during imaging for another condition. As they grow, symptoms may include:<\/span><\/p>\n