Interventional2

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.

Interventional Radiology is a specialized field of medicine where physicians use medical imaging to see inside the body while delicately guiding tiny tools through the body's natural pathways. Patients usually go home with a Band-Aid just hours after their Minimally Invasive, Image-guided procedure (MIIP). MIIPs can treat adults and children with a wide variety of diseases throughout the body. MIIPs can help patients after surgery or even help patients avoid surgery altogether.

Without a Scalpel is a multi-episodic documentary that blends the rich history and innovative spirit of pioneering physicians with contemporary patient journeys to tell a visually stunning story about a little known, yet immensely impactful specialty in medicine. We chronicle the candid, life-transforming experiences of several patients before, during and after their procedures.

The Interventional Initiative (the II) is a non profit organization whose mission is to increase awareness of Minimally Invasive, Image-guided Procedures (MIIPs) by connecting people, empowering patients and expanding minds! The documentary, Without a Scalpel is our core initiative and part of a larger multimedia program.

Minimally Invasive, Image-Guided Procedures (MIIPs) are cutting-edge solutions...without the cutting! MIIPs are not surgery. By using medical images like x-rays to see inside the body, specialized doctors can treat major diseases through a pinhole. MIIPs can treat adults and children with a wide variety of diseases throughout the body. MIIPs can help patients after surgery or even help patients avoid surgery altogether.

Without a Scalpel is the title of a documentary about Minimally Invasive, Image-guided procedures (MIIP). The term is used by the Interventional Initiative to describe all MIIP.

Without a Scalpel is the title of a documentary about Minimally Invasive, Image-guided procedures (MIIP). The term is used by the Interventional Initiative to describe all MIIP. Without a Scalpel Day is listed on January 16th, on the National calendar as an official day annually to promote awareness of the life saving value of MIIP.