General Assessment of the Patient with Cancer for the Interventional Oncologist

Treating cancer involves more than high-tech regional and local therapies. To participate effectively in the care of patients with cancer, the interventional radiologist needs to have a basic understanding of all of the elements that make up the complete evaluation of the cancer patient. This understanding also facilitates interactions with other oncological experts that are necessary to care for these complex patients. Proper assessment of the patient is a key step in the treatment process.