HIPEC is a cancer treatment that involves surgery and heated chemotherapy. It’s used for advanced abdominal cancers like pseudomyxoma peritonei.
What is HIPEC surgery?
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Why is HIPEC controversial?
Some doctors still view HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) as a controversial procedure for multiple reasons.
Am I a candidate for HIPEC?
The eligibility for HIPEC depends on various factors such as the type and stage of cancer, extent of cancer spread, and overall health status.
What is the peritoneal regression grading score?
Doctors use a score called PRGS to see how much a treatment called cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC helps people with PMP and appendix cancer.
What is the PCI score?
Doctors use the PCI score to help guide treatment options for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) and other cancers that affect the lining of the abdomen.
How is HIPEC different than traditional chemotherapy?
HIPEC is a special kind of chemotherapy that is used to treat cancer in the abdomen.
Should I have CRS/HIPEC?
The decision to undergo cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC for pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a personal one and should be made in consultation with your medical team.
What are the benefits of HIPEC?
HIPEC stands for “Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy” and follows cytoreductive surgery (CRS).
What is the HIPEC Procedure?
HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) is a medical procedure that’s sometimes used to treat advanced cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen.
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