If you or someone you love is facing cancer, understanding your treatment options can help you feel more informed and prepared to talk with your care team. Interventional oncology offers minimally invasive approaches that may play an important role in cancer treatment and symptom management.
Learn more about interventional oncology, find a doctor near you and hear from patients at the resources linked below.
What Is Interventional Oncology (IO)?
Interventional oncology is a specialized area of cancer care that uses minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat cancer and manage symptoms. Learn more about IO and how it may be part of a multidisciplinary approach to your care.
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Find an Interventional Oncologist
If you are interested in learning whether interventional oncology may be an option for you or your loved one, talk with your cancer care team. You can also use SIO's Find a Doctor Directory to locate an interventional oncology specialist.
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Explore SIO's Patient Resources
View SIO’s newest patient resources and see more comprehensive material about treatment options.
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I have gone from someone that felt like they had just been given a death sentence to hope. I have a restored life and I enjoy it so much." – Karla Walker, Interventional Oncology Patient
How Interventional Oncology Can Transform Daily Life
Every patient's cancer journey is different. Hear from patients about their experiences with interventional oncology and how treatment has impacted their daily lives and quality of life.
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Watch Our Featured Patient Education
Navigating Cholangiocarcinoma - A Patient's Journey with Interventional Oncology
Presented by the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation and SIO
This webinar features renowned interventional oncologists Drs. Georgiades and White and cholangiocarcinoma patient, Lynn Lazzaro. Together, they explore how interventional oncology (IO) treatments, combined with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, played a pivotal role in Lynn’s care. Discover the innovative techniques and compassionate care that have made a difference in Lynn's life and learn how interventional oncology can offer hope and effective solutions for complex cancer cases.
Help Us Spread the Word About IO
Download our IO Flyer
Help more people learn about interventional oncology (IO) and its role in cancer care! Download the IO Awareness Week flyer and share it with your friends, family, caregivers and community. By spreading the word, you can help more people understand how IO may offer minimally invasive treatment options for cancer and encourage conversations about IO with their health care teams. Every share helps bring greater awareness to this important field of cancer care.
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Share With Your Social Networks
Help raise awareness of interventional oncology (IO) by sharing your support on social media! Download the IO Awareness Week social media kit for ready-to-use posts and graphics that make it easy to spread the word with your friends, family and online community. By sharing these resources, you can help more people learn about IO, understand its role in cancer care and start meaningful conversations about treatment options. Every post helps amplify the message and bring greater visibility to this important field.
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