Liver Cancer Chemoembolization and Ablation: Treatment Cost Factors Q: What are chemoembolization and ablation? Chemoembolization (TACE) delivers chemotherapy straight into the artery feeding the tumour, then blocks that artery. Ablation uses heat from radiofrequency or microwave energy to destroy the tumour. Both are done through a tiny puncture, without open surgery. Q: Which factors decide the cost of treatment? Tumour size, number of lesions and the stage of the cancer matter most. The type of procedure, the drugs or beads used, and the hospital room category add to the bill. Imaging, blood tests and anaesthesia also count. Q: Why can the cost differ from patient to patient? Some people need only one session. Others need repeat sessions, spaced a few weeks apart. Liver function and other health problems can also change the plan and the length of the hospital stay. Q: Is TACE or ablation the better choice? It depends on the tumour. Small tumours often respond well to ablation. Larger or multiple tumours usually need TACE. An interventional radiologist in Pune can match the procedure to your scans. Q: What does liver cancer treatment in Pune usually include? A CT or MRI scan, liver function tests and a tumour board style review come first. Then comes the procedure, followed by a scan a month later to check the response. Follow-up care is part of the total cost, so ask about it early. Have a liver scan report and unsure what comes next? Reach out to Dr. Santosh Patil for a clear opinion and a treatment plan you can plan around.