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Cytoreduction with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an intricate procedure for treating peritoneal carcinomatosis, which is a spread of cancer within the abdominal cavity. The length of the procedure depends...

Mesothelioma palliative care is an approach aimed at alleviating both the physiological and psychological distress caused by mesothelioma. One medical intervention involves surgery, which is beneficial in addressing pain, discomfort,...

Let's break it down further: Objective: Palliative Care: Focuses on relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness, aiming to improve the quality of life for both...

Palliative surgeries for mesothelioma are used to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life rather than to cure the disease. Let's delve deeper into the procedures. Pleurodesis (pleural mesothelioma): Purpose:...

Mesothelioma Alternative TherapiesOctober 13, 2023Complementary and alternative therapies have gained popularity in recent years among patients with various conditions, including mesothelioma. These therapies are not designed to treat or cure...

PIPAC (Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy) compared to HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)October 12, 2023Here's a comparison: PIPAC (Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy): Method: Administers chemotherapy as a pressurized aerosol directly into the abdomen....

PIPAC, which stands for Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol ChemotherapyOctober 12, 2023PIPAC is a novel approach to delivering chemotherapy to patients with cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdominal...

Here's a detailed overview of what to expect after the PIPAC procedureOctober 12, 2023 Pain and Discomfort: Some pain or discomfort is to be expected after the procedure. However, the...

Here's a breakdown of the benefits of PIPAC, which stands for Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol ChemotherapyOctober 12, 2023 Eligibility for Surgery: PIPAC can act as a bridge to surgery for patients...

Mesothelioma is a challenging cancer to treat, largely because it is often diagnosed in its advanced stages. However, advancements in medical science have provided several treatment options that can help...