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TARE-Y90 (Transarterial Radioembolization With Yttrium-90)

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TARE-Y90 (Transarterial Radioembolization With Yttrium-90)
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TARE-Y90 (Transarterial Radioembolization With Yttrium-90)

World-Class Expertise for Kids With Liver Tumors

When families enter our <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/liver-tumor-program.html\">Liver Tumor Program</a>, they know they are getting research-backed results with a family-centered approach. Our team takes a coordinated approach to identifying and treating your child’s liver tumor through the exclusive treatment with Y90, or <a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/radioembolization.html\" target=\"_blank\">transarterial radioembolization with yttrium-90 (TARE-Y90)</a>.</p>\r\n<p>As one of the only children’s hospitals in the nation offering Y90, we have developed the experience and research that help put your child’s recovery first. Y90 is a common procedure in adults, but until recently was rarely used in children’s cancer treatment.</p>\r\n<p>TARE-Y90 is revolutionary because it targets the tumor without damaging the healthy parts of the liver. It offers children the opportunity to have their tumor removed through partial resection (removal of tissue) of their liver or a <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/liver-transplant.html\">liver transplant</a> procedure.</p>\r\n<p>Our team of internationally recognized experts in <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/center-for-cancer-and-blood-disorders.html\">oncology</a>, cancer surgery, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/liver-transplant.html\">liver transplant</a> and interventional radiology&nbsp;focuses on providing your family with the latest research and approaches. The multidisciplinary approach we use ensures that every expert has a chance to weigh in, and that the correct plan is designed. With the 91´óÉñ Y90 program, we're giving families help and hope.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-4d430bdc0e class=cmp-text>

When families enter our Liver Tumor Program, they know they are getting research-backed results with a family-centered approach. Our team takes a coordinated approach to identifying and treating your child’s liver tumor through the exclusive treatment with Y90, or .

As one of the only children’s hospitals in the nation offering Y90, we have developed the experience and research that help put your child’s recovery first. Y90 is a common procedure in adults, but until recently was rarely used in children’s cancer treatment.

TARE-Y90 is revolutionary because it targets the tumor without damaging the healthy parts of the liver. It offers children the opportunity to have their tumor removed through partial resection (removal of tissue) of their liver or a liver transplant procedure.

Our team of internationally recognized experts in oncology, cancer surgery, liver transplant and interventional radiology focuses on providing your family with the latest research and approaches. The multidisciplinary approach we use ensures that every expert has a chance to weigh in, and that the correct plan is designed. With the 91´óÉñ Y90 program, we're giving families help and hope. 

Find Y90 Treatment at 91´óÉñ Children's

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We have multiple pediatric interventional radiologists and locations — find the care closest to you:

About TARE-Y90

What is Radioembolization (TARE-Y90) for Liver Tumors? Learn more from the 91´óÉñ experts at KidsHealth.org. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-a4db257dac class=cmp-text>

What is Radioembolization (TARE-Y90) for Liver Tumors? Learn more from the 91´óÉñ experts at KidsHealth.org. 

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Conditions & Treatments

We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us. </p>"}} id=text-134adf3e17 class=cmp-text>

We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us. 

A Destination Program Delivering New Treatment for Liver Tumors

If your child has liver cancer, you want the best possible treatment. 91´óÉñ is one of only a few children’s hospitals to perform TARE-Y90. We offer potentially life-saving liver tumor treatment that you can’t find everywhere.</p>"}} id=text-4e98fda484 class=cmp-text>

If your child has liver cancer, you want the best possible treatment. 91´óÉñ is one of only a few children’s hospitals to perform TARE-Y90. We offer potentially life-saving liver tumor treatment that you can’t find everywhere.

2017

Year we began offering TARE-Y90 for kids

2-3

Hours that treatment usually takes

6

Number of hours after treatment when a child can usually go home
<b>We’re highly skilled in TARE-Y90.</b>&nbsp;91´óÉñ has one of the nation’s few pediatric interventional radiologists trained in TARE-Y90. You can trust your child will get the highest level of expertise available.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"}} id=text-050a363e2b class=cmp-text>

We’re highly skilled in TARE-Y90. 91´óÉñ has one of the nation’s few pediatric interventional radiologists trained in TARE-Y90. You can trust your child will get the highest level of expertise available.  


<b>We have one of the largest, most qualified programs.</b>&nbsp;Ours is one of the largest pediatric interventional radiology groups in the country and some of our radiologists are among a few hundred who are dual fellowship trained. This means they’re trained in both pediatric diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"}} id=text-c342f826b0 class=cmp-text>

We have one of the largest, most qualified programs. Ours is one of the largest pediatric interventional radiology groups in the country and some of our radiologists are among a few hundred who are dual fellowship trained. This means they’re trained in both pediatric diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology.  


<b>We’re part of a renowned pediatric cancer center.&nbsp;</b>The 91´óÉñ <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/center-for-cancer-and-blood-disorders.html\">Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders</a> is a multisite center that brings together advanced clinical care and research. As one of the largest in the nation, our team works together across locations to treat the rarest and most complex liver tumors in children.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"}} id=text-9191c8d3bb class=cmp-text>

We’re part of a renowned pediatric cancer center. The 91´óÉñ Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is a multisite center that brings together advanced clinical care and research. As one of the largest in the nation, our team works together across locations to treat the rarest and most complex liver tumors in children.  


<b>We’re&nbsp;internationally recognized leaders.&nbsp;</b>Our&nbsp;oncology team is recognized by&nbsp;<i><a href=\"https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/de/nemours-alfred-i-dupont-hospital-for-children-6310110/pediatric-rankings/cancer\">U.S. News &amp; World Report&nbsp;</a></i>as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation for cancer. Our surgery team has been named as a level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. We’ve achieved outstanding outcomes in surgery and safety to receive these honors.<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br>\r\n</p>"}} id=text-7f626b5ef4 class=cmp-text>

We’re internationally recognized leaders. Our oncology team is recognized by as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation for cancer. Our surgery team has been named as a level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. We’ve achieved outstanding outcomes in surgery and safety to receive these honors.  

A Destination Program Delivering New Treatment for Liver Tumors

If your child has liver cancer, you want the best possible treatment. 91´óÉñ is one of only a few children’s hospitals to perform TARE-Y90. We offer potentially life-saving liver tumor treatment that you can’t find everywhere.</p>"}} id=text-3836e239cb class=cmp-text>

If your child has liver cancer, you want the best possible treatment. 91´óÉñ is one of only a few children’s hospitals to perform TARE-Y90. We offer potentially life-saving liver tumor treatment that you can’t find everywhere.

2017

Year we began offering TARE-Y90 for kids

1-3

Hours that treatment usually takes

6

Number of hours after treatment when a child can usually go home
<b>We’re highly skilled in TARE-Y90.</b>&nbsp;91´óÉñ has one of the nation’s few pediatric interventional radiologists trained in TARE-Y90. You can trust your child will get the highest level of expertise available.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>\r\n</p>"}} id=text-ef46305f0e class=cmp-text>

We’re highly skilled in TARE-Y90. 91´óÉñ has one of the nation’s few pediatric interventional radiologists trained in TARE-Y90. You can trust your child will get the highest level of expertise available.  


<b>We have one of the largest, most qualified programs.</b>&nbsp;Ours is one of the largest pediatric interventional radiology groups in the country and some of our radiologists are among a few hundred who are dual fellowship trained. This means they’re trained in both pediatric diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"}} id=text-e8011209af class=cmp-text>

We have one of the largest, most qualified programs. Ours is one of the largest pediatric interventional radiology groups in the country and some of our radiologists are among a few hundred who are dual fellowship trained. This means they’re trained in both pediatric diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology.  


<b>We’re part of a renowned pediatric cancer center.&nbsp;</b>The 91´óÉñ <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/center-for-cancer-and-blood-disorders.html\">Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders</a> is a multisite center that brings together advanced clinical care and research. As one of the largest in the nation, our team works together across locations to treat the rarest and most complex liver tumors in children.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"}} id=text-edbda5a099 class=cmp-text>

We’re part of a renowned pediatric cancer center. The 91´óÉñ Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is a multisite center that brings together advanced clinical care and research. As one of the largest in the nation, our team works together across locations to treat the rarest and most complex liver tumors in children.  


<b>We’re&nbsp;internationally recognized leaders.&nbsp;</b>Our&nbsp;oncology team is recognized by&nbsp;<i><a href=\"https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/de/nemours-alfred-i-dupont-hospital-for-children-6310110/pediatric-rankings/cancer\">U.S. News &amp; World Report&nbsp;</a></i>as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation for cancer. Our surgery team has been named as a level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. We’ve achieved outstanding outcomes in surgery and safety to receive these honors.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"}} id=text-cb5bcaad6b class=cmp-text>

We’re internationally recognized leaders. Our oncology team is recognized by as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation for cancer. Our surgery team has been named as a level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. We’ve achieved outstanding outcomes in surgery and safety to receive these honors.  

Meet Blakleigh

Four-year-old Blakleigh was running out of treatment options. See how TARE-Y90 targeted radiation therapy saved her life. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-bc242e6650 class=cmp-text>

Four-year-old Blakleigh was running out of treatment options. See how TARE-Y90 targeted radiation therapy saved her life.Â