The obvious goal for any cancer treatment is to increase and improve your options for long term survival. Treatment with the best specialist, focused on attending to your specific diagnosis, may increase your opportunities for survival!
Medical treatment for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, and Appendix Cancer in general,
including Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Mucinous Cystadenoma,
Disseminated Peritoneal Carcinomatosis or DPAM and Signet Ring cell, usually includes surgery (peritonectomy), and may also include HIPEC chemotherapy treatment or pre/post operative systemic chemotherapy.
Your surgeon specialist will explain and review all treatment options for Appendix Cancer.
Your treatment plan will depend on your overall health, the size and location of the tumor, and whether the cancer has metastasized.
CRS (cytoreductive surgery) consists of the removal of as much mucin and visible tumor as possible, from the abdominal cavity. Cytoreductive surgery may require removing or resecting various organs, including the lining of the peritoneum.
HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) may be administered when complete removal of visible tumor (or debulking) is achieved through cytoreductive surgery. HIPEC involves perfusion of the peritoneal cavity with chemotherapy heated to approximately 40 degrees Celsius.
Consult with your personal specialist to determine the best course of medical treatment for your particular case.
Review the list of Surgeons & Specialists noted on this website to locate a specialist for your specific needs.
Are you scheduled for surgery or chemotherapy this year?
Participate in our Pal Resource Groups! We will provide you with a Pal Mentor to assist you preparing for, and recuperating from surgery/chemotherapy!
We will support you in returning to your active lifestyle following medical treatment!
To request a Pal Mentor, visit our SUBSCRIPTION MEMBERSHIPS page.
Extensive information describing treatment options are provided on the...
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei,
Appendix Cancer,
Mucinous Adenocarcinoma,
Signet Ring Cell and
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis pages of this website.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
CYTOREDUCTIVE SURGERY (CRS) for PSEUDOMYXOMA PERITONEI
CYTOREDUCTIVE SURGERY (CRS) FOR APPENDIX CANCER
DIET & NUTRITION
PREPARING for SURGERY
HIPEC
GASTRECTOMY
Has your surgeon advised you that you may require a gastrectomy?
If so, you are welcome to participate in our Gastrectomy Pals' Resource Program!
Gastrectomies
HYPERTHERMIA
Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment
Source: Springerlink 2006 (includes graphic photos)
OSTOMIES
Has your surgeon advised you that you may require an ileostomy or a colostomy?
If so, you are welcome to participate in our Ostomy Pals' Resource Program!
Ostomy Care: comprehensive list of resources
ORGAN TRANSPLANTS
Intestinal Transplants:
Small Bowel Transplants
Contact the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
Attn: Cristiano Quintini, MD, Director of Intestinal Transplant Program
Intestinal Transplant Centers - Worldwide
Q&A on instestinal transplants (pdf)
Patient site for information about organ transplants -
General information provided and has links to transplant centers in USA
LIVER CANCER WITH PORTAL VEIN THROMBIS
Source: Reuters, 2009 China
SYSTEMIC CHEMOTHERAPY
CHEMOEMBOLIZATION
Chemoembolization Defined
Source: NCI
Chemoembolization Definition and Treatment
Source: Johns Hopkins Medical Center
Chemoembolization for Liver Cancer
Source: Liver Cancer Network
JAMA Retracts Chemoembolization Article re Liver Cancer
Source: MedScape 2009
DONATE BLOOD
Visit www.givelife.org or call 1.800.448.3543 to donate blood for a loved one in preparation for surgery, or to help the public, in general.
CAREGIVING
HOW DOES YOUR HOSPITAL RATE?
Ratings and rankings of US hospitals
INFECTION PREVENTION
MRSA: Tracking this Elusive Pathogen (course)
MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS
Why can't mucin be suctioned out?
Source: PMP Pals' Network
PLEURODESIS
Pleurodesis for pleural effusion
Source: Cochrane Report
WATCHFUL WAITING
Tips for coping with "watchful waiting"
Source: PMP Pals' Network
INTERNATIONAL
Peritonectomy.com
Source: Dr Herwart Muller
Principles of Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Source: Dr Herwart Muller
Peritoneal Malignancies
Laparoscopic Colectomy vs Open Colectomy
Source: SAGES 2009
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