# Expansion of cryoablation cancer treatments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-cryoablation-cancer-treatments
> Updated: 2026-10-15T09:26:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Medical facilities in Pakistan and Croatia have implemented cryoablation technology for cancer treatment.

In Rawalpindi, Holy Family Hospital launched a free program using cryoablation to treat tumors up to 2 centimeters in size, specifically targeting the liver, lungs, breast, and kidneys. The process involves freezing tumors at -180 degrees followed by heat destruction. Coordination for patient selection involves several hospitals in the region, including Benazir Bhutto Hospital and the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute.

In Pula, General Hospital Pula successfully performed its first two breast tumor cryoablations. Using ultrasound guidance, specialists inserted cryoprobes to create ice balls that destroy cancerous tissue. This minimally invasive method allows for procedures under local anesthesia, potentially enabling same-day discharge for patients.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: General Hospital Pula performs first successful breast tumor cryoablations

General Hospital Pula has successfully completed its first two breast tumor cryoablations, a minimally invasive procedure using extreme cold to destroy tumor tissue without traditional surgical incisions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/general-hospital-pula-performs-first-successful-breast-tumor-cryoablations

### 2026-09-26: Holy Family Hospital launches free cancer cryoablation treatment

Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi has begun providing free cancer treatment using cryoablation technology for tumors up to 2cm in the liver, lungs, breast, and kidneys.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/holy-family-hospital-launches-free-cancer-cryoablation-treatment

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