definition for: #thecancersnipers

The Cancer Snipers is a term to describe physicians who practice in a specialized field of medicine called Interventional Radiology (IR) and perform MIIPs (minimally invasive, image-guided procedures). Using state-of-the-art imaging technology, tiny catheters and wires, these physicians can target many cancers directly by cutting off the blood supply to the tumor, destroying the tumor with catheter-directed medicines, radiation or heat. The targeted and personalized MIIPs can treat cancer without causing the harsh toxic side effects that traditional whole body chemo or radiation typically does. Patients typically leave the MIIP procedure with only a band-aid.