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20 May

The “Jelly Belly” It means Pseudomyxoma Peritonei – a type of cancer Jelly like cancer fills whole of the abdomen

▶️Psudomyxoma Peritonei is a type of Peritoneal Cancer. ▶️Peritoneum is the inner lining of the abdomen which may be involved by cancers of ovary/ appendix/ colon. ▶️Mucinous type of peritoneal cancer produces jelly like material which fill the whole abdomen. ▶️These cancers are aggressive but can be treated. ▶️For more information you can visit: https://bit.ly/37atnJO […]

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20 May

Primary Peritoneal Cancer • Cancer of inner lining of abdomen • Treated with Surgery and HIPEC

◻️ Peritoneum is the inner lining of abdomen. ◻️ When the cancer starts from peritoneal cells, it is called as Primary Peritoneal Cancer.  ◻️ It is treated with surgery and HIPEC. ◻️ In HIPEC, heated chemotherapy is given inside the abdomen which directly kills cancer cells. #Peritonealcancer #treatment #cancerawareness #cancer #cancerfree #healthcare #fightagainstcancer #cancerclinix #letsfightcancer […]

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20 May

Fullness (Water) in Abdomen Can be due to Peritoneal Cancer

🏥Many times, we hear that she has water filled in abdomen or chest. 🏥This is usually due to infection but should not be ignored. 🏥Some of these can be due to cancer of peritoneum. #Peritonealcancer #treatment #cancerawareness #cancer #cancerfree #healthcare #fightagainstcancer #cancerclinix #letsfightcancer #healthyliving #fitness #medical #science #surgery #surgeon #doctor #health #healthtip #stayhealthy #gujarat #ahmedabad

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20 May

Know about Peritoneal Cancers • Peritoneum is inner lining of the abdomen. • Peritoneal Cancer usually come from ovary/ appendix/ large intestine or other organs • They are rare but aggressive • They can be treated

👉All of the organs in the abdominal cavity – such as the stomach and the intestine – and the abdominal wall are covered with a thin layer of cells. 👉This layer is called ‘the peritoneal lining’ or ‘the peritoneum’. 👉Unfortunately, the peritoneum can be invaded by cancer cells. 👉This condition is most commonly referred to […]

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20 May

Know about the symptoms of Peritoneal Cancer • Pain in tummy • Fullness in tummy • Reduced appetite • Constipation

👉Peritoneum is the inner lining of the abdomen. 👉Cancer of the peritoneum are aggressive. 👉Cancer of ovary/ appendix/ colon and other organs can spread to involve peritoneum. 👉It is important to be aware and remain cautious, to catch these cancers early. 👉Knowing about these symptoms is important. 👉If you notice any of these, you should […]

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20 May

Intraperitoneal versus Injectable Chemotherapy • Given in the abdomen • Better penetration into cancer cells • Direct action on Cancer cells • Minimal absorption in blood • Minimal effect on rest of body • Improves results in Peritoneal Cancers

🔸Chemotherapy is the medicine given to kill cancer cells. 🔸These are usually given via injections into the blood vessels. 🔸When given through blood these medicines affect cancer cells as well as rest of the organs of the body. 🔸Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is the latest technology in which chemotherapy is given directly into the abdomen for peritoneal […]

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20 May

Benefits of HIPEC for Peritoneal Cancer • Cancer Targetted directly • Higher dose chemo • Better penetration • Enhanced action • Less Side Effects • More Successful

🔳Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is used for Cancers that have spread to inner lining of abdomen.  🔳As the chemotherapy is delivered into the abdomen, it acts on cancer cells directly and has less side effects on rest of the body. 🔳Heat increases the penetration and killing of cancer cells by chemotherapy.  🔳Higher dose of chemotherapy […]

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20 May

Peritoneal Cancers • Cancer in the inner lining of abdomen • Cancer of ovary, colon or appendix spread to peritoneum • These cancers are aggressive and difficult to treat • Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC are the answer

🔸Some types of cancers are very difficult to treat. 🔸Cancer that has spread to the lining surfaces of the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity from primary colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, gastric cancer, appendiceal cancer or from mesothelioma and pseudomyxoma peritonei–known as peritoneal carcinomatosis–are such cancers. 🔸Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and HIPEC (Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) are the latest treatment […]

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20 May

Did You Know? How HIPEC (Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) works? 1. Chemotherapy is heated to 41 to 430C 2. Circulated in abdomen by special machine 3. Heated chemo penetrates and kills cancer cells

⭕HIPEC is heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy. ⭕After removing all cancer from the abdomen, heated chemotherapy is delivered into the abdomen. ⭕It is circulated for 60 to 90 minutes. ⭕Heat improves the outcomes of chemotherapy.  ⭕For more information you can visit: https://bit.ly/3mF9JuX #HIPEC #chemotherapy #treatment #cancerawareness #cancer #cancerfree #healthcare #fightagainstcancer #cancerclinix #letsfightcancer #healthyliving #fitness #medical #science #surgery […]

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