Peritoneal Cancer Treatment
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What is Peritoneal Cancer?
Peritoneal cancer develops in the peritoneum, the thin lining that covers the organs inside the abdomen. It can occur as a primary cancer or as cancer that has spread from other abdominal organs such as the ovaries or colon.
Symptoms of Peritoneal Cancer
Symptoms may include:
- Abdominal swelling or bloating
- Persistent abdominal pain
- Digestive changes
- Unexplained weight loss
Advanced Treatments
Certain advanced treatments may be used in selected cases to improve outcomes.
HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
HIPEC is a treatment where heated chemotherapy is delivered directly into the abdominal cavity during surgery. This allows the chemotherapy to target cancer cells more effectively within the abdomen.
PIPAC (Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy)
PIPAC is a newer technique in which chemotherapy is delivered as a pressurized aerosol during minimally invasive surgery, helping the medication spread more evenly within the abdominal cavity.
Treatment Approach
Treatment may include surgical removal of visible tumors combined with advanced chemotherapy techniques depending on the patient’s condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are HIPEC or PIPAC treatments recommended?
These treatments are recommended for selected patients with abdominal or peritoneal cancers requiring specialized, targeted therapy approaches.
What is HIPEC treatment?
HIPEC is a procedure where heated chemotherapy is delivered directly into the abdominal cavity after surgical tumor removal.
What is PIPAC treatment?
PIPAC combines surgical tumor reduction with intraperitoneal chemotherapy to treat cancers within the abdominal lining.