A New Weapon Against Abdominal Cancer

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For patients with advanced cancers of the ovary, colon, or stomach that have spread to the abdominal lining, treatment options have been painfully limited. This condition, known as peritoneal carcinomatosis, is notoriously difficult to treat with standard chemotherapy.

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But now, a revolutionary new procedure is offering a lifeline. Eric Pletcher M.D., a surgical oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health, is at the forefront of a treatment called PIPAC (pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy). Hackensack Meridian Health is one of the only centers in the country offering this innovative therapy.

PIPAC uses a minimally invasive technique to spray a fine mist of chemotherapy directly into the abdomen, targeting cancer cells that traditional methods can't reach. While not a cure, this palliative therapy can stabilize the disease, extend life, and dramatically improve a patient's quality of life with fewer side effects. For some, it can even make them eligible for other life-saving surgeries.

It's a game-changer for patients who previously felt they were at the end of the road. Read the full story to learn how this groundbreaking procedure is buying precious time and offering new hope.

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