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About Cancers of the Abdomen

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This library includes the resources patients and caregivers need to be informed, all produced and vetted by medical professionals alongside patients and caregivers who have already gone through treatment.

Stay up to date with the latest information about abdominal cancers

Resources that you’ll find here…

Understanding Cancer

If you’ve been diagnosed with an abdominal cancer, you may have also come across the terms “peritoneal carcinomatosis” or "peritoneal surface malignancy." These refer to the spread of cancer in the abdominal and pelvic cavities and may or may not involve other solid organs such as the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes.

Understanding Treatments

When caught early, many types of cancer are highly treatable.  Depending on the diagnosis and its location, treatment options will likely include some combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. And for some cancers the lifesaving CRS/HIPEC procedure (cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) is the standard of care.

Deciding to have CRS/HIPEC Treatment

There is a lot to consider when thinking about having cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.  CRS/HIPEC is shown to improve outcomes for patients diagnosed with peritoneal surface malignancies, or abdominal cancers.  It is even considered the standard of care to treat many advanced cases.​​

Early detection and early referral save lives

Early detection can lead to better health outcomes, reduced treatment costs, and improved quality of life for patients. This proactive approach allows for timely intervention, which can prevent disease progression and save lives. This is why we do the work we do.

Getting Multiple Opinions

Rare and advanced cancers present unique challenges due to their limited research and treatment options. By seeking multiple medical opinions from doctors specialized in advanced abdominal cancers. By doing so, patients can benefit from a comprehensive evaluation, explore alternative treatment options, gain confidence in their decisions, and ultimately improve their chances of successful outcomes.

Lots to Learn, Lots of Words

Understanding an abdominal cancer diagnosis and treatment options is a lot to manage, and that often means learning some new terminology.  We've pulled together a convenient glossary of terms to help you find what you're looking for.

Frequently Asked Questions

You have more than just your care team behind you when dealing with abdominal cancer.  You also have the Abdominal Cancers Alliance community of patients and caregivers who have already faced a diagnosis and treatment, and their experiences as a resource.  Read through these frequently asked questions for a primer on common topics that patients and caregivers want to know about.

Educación. Navegación. ¡ESPERANZA!

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