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Using homegrown technology, TARE is a minimally invasive treatment that leads to better patient outcomes and experience

OTTAWA – December 23, 2024 – Physicians at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) recently performed Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE), a new cutting-edge treatment for patients with liver cancer. Using TheraSphere, homegrown technology produced in Ottawa by Boston Scientific, high-doses of radiation are injected into liver tumours via a catheter. This precision treatment decreases the size and impact of tumours, minimizes the effect on surrounding tissues, and leads to improved patient outcomes.

“By implementing TARE, we are broadening the scope of treatment options available at the hospital and ensuring that patients continue to get the most advanced care,” said Dr. Adnan Hadziomerovic, Interventional Radiology (IR) physician and Section Head. “The precise nature of the TARE procedure allows us to treat patients with liver cancer in a timely manner, while improving their overall experience in hospital.”

Depending on the stage of the cancer, TARE can treat tumours that otherwise could not be safely removed through surgery. It can also decrease the tumors’ size, so patients are eligible for surgery. In addition to improved patient outcomes, TARE is performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning patients can go home that day – leading to greater efficiency of hospital resources.

The Ottawa Hospital is always focused on enhancing patient outcomes through innovative solutions. Implementing TARE marks a significant leap forward in the fields of interventional radiology and nuclear medicine and will pave the way for new, advanced treatments for patients across the region.

Media Contact: 

Rebecca Abelson
rabelson@toh.ca
343-576-0259

The Ottawa Hospital: 

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s top learning and research hospitals where we are guided by our vision to provide the world-class and compassionate care we would all want for our loved ones.

Our multi-campus hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, is home to the Regional Trauma Centre and Cancer Centre, and to discoveries that are adopted globally.   

Backed by generous support from the community, we are focused on reshaping the future of health care to improve the health of our diverse population of patients from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, and Nunavut.   

For more information about The Ottawa Hospital, visit OttawaHospital.on.ca.