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Understanding the Lived Experiences of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Peritoneal Metastases
Iugai S, Gushchin V, King MC, Copeland A, Wach M, Derby J, Kovalik V, Falla-Zuniga LF, Uzhegova K, Studeman K, Nieroda C, Choudry H, Sardi A. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with goblet cell adenocarcinoma of the appendix treated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC): A multicenter cohort study. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2026 Feb 20;52(4):111489. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2026.111489. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41740516 . Wh
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Mercy Medical Center Shares Research at the 20th Anniversary Advanced Cancer Therapies Meeting
In February, the Surgical Oncology team from Mercy Medical Center shared their research and clinical insights at the 20th Anniversary Advanced Cancer Therapies (ACT) Meeting — a landmark gathering for the peritoneal surface malignancy (PSM) community. Advancing Surgical Quality in CRS/HIPEC Care Dr. Vadim Gushchin, Alliance Board member, presented “The Power of Consistency in Achieving Surgical Quality: 30 Years, 2 Surgeons, 1 Nonacademic PSM Program.” This review highlighte
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Feb 27
Biotin Supplements for Hair and Nail Regrowth: What Patients With Cancer Should Know
Layna Mager et al. Biotin Supplements for Hair and Nail Regrowth: A Caution for Oncologists. JCO Oncol Pract 0 , OP-25-00693. DOI: 10.1200/OP-25-00693 Why This Study Matters Hair thinning and nail changes are common side effects of cancer treatment. Many patients turn to over-the-counter supplements marketed to improve hair, skin, and nail health — especially biotin (vitamin B7). This review highlights an important concern: while biotin is widely viewed as harmless, it
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Feb 27
PSOGI World News — January 2026: What Patients and Caregivers Should Know
A quarterly newsletter with the latest news, views and announcements from Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International (PSOGI) Led by pioneering surgical oncologist Dr. Paul Sugarbaker, PSOGI is a collaboration of experts from around the world on the treatment of peritoneal cancer and is dedicated to improving treatment and survival of patients with peritoneal metastases . We are proud to share their quarterly newsletter. The latest issue of PSOGI World News , the quarterl
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Feb 26
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Every March, during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month , communities, clinicians, caregivers, and survivors come together to raise awareness about colorectal cancer—one of the most common cancers in the United States. While progress in prevention, screening, and treatment has saved lives, this disease remains a critical public health issue. What Is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer begins in the colon or rectum, which are parts of the lower digestive tract. It is one of the
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Feb 25
The Importance of Staging Laparoscopy Before Treatment for Gastric Cancer
Ostowari A, Chen KT, Hasjim BJ, Montero S, Sedighim S, Tajik F, Roman M, Dayyani F, Daly S, Smith BR, Nguyen NT, Eng OS, O'Leary MP, Senthil M. Underutilization of Staging Laparoscopy Prior to Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Gastric Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Feb;33(2):1343-1349. doi: 10.1245/s10434-025-18547-4. Epub 2025 Oct 17. PMID: 41107646; PMCID: PMC12765731. When stomach (gastric) cancer or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer is diagnosed, doctors often recommend
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Feb 20
New Research: A Blood Test That Could Help Detect Pancreatic Cancer Earlier
Brianna M. Krusen, Phyllis A. Gimotty, Greg Donahue, Jacob E. Till, Melinda Yin, Erin E. Carlson, William R. Bamlet, Erica L. Carpenter, Shounak Majumder, Ann L. Oberg, Kenneth S. Zaret; Improving a Plasma Biomarker Panel for Early Detection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma with Aminopeptidase N (ANPEP) and Polymeric Immunoglobulin Receptor (PIGR). Clin Cancer Res 15 February 2026; 32 (4): 756–769. https://doi.org/10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-25-3297 Why This Matters Pancreatic
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Feb 18
Understanding New Research on Treating Peritoneal Spread of Cancer with Surgery and Heated Chemotherapy
Framarini M, D'Acapito F, Lippolis PV, Di Giorgio A, Di Pietrantonio D, Sommariva A, Sammartino P. Expanding the role of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: A multicenter study on uncommon peritoneal malignancies. World J Clin Oncol 2025; 16(12): 112443 [PMID: 41480175 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v16.i12.11244 3] Peritoneal metastasis is when cancer cells spread from the stomach or other organs to the lining of the abdominal cavity. This type of sprea
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Feb 12
How Abdominal Chemotherapy May Help the Immune System Fight Stomach Cancer
Matsumiya, M., Sonoda, H., Yamashita, H. et al. Intraperitoneal Paclitaxel-Induced Eosinophil Recruitment as a Potential Mediator of Tumor Response in Peritoneal Metastases from Gastric Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol (2026). https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-025-19075-x What was studied? Researchers looked at how i ntraperitoneal chemotherapy (medicine delivered directly into the abdominal cavity) affects the immune environment in people with gastric (stomach) cancer that has spread t
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Feb 12
Partner Spotlight: Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
Matt turned 40 with big plans. A healthier lifestyle. More time with family. But when unexpected symptoms led to a rare cancer diagnosis, everything changed. Leading up to his 40th birthday, he decided to get healthier “to be there for his wife, son, and parents.” Matt started eating better and exercising in late Spring 2019. Despite these changes, Matt began experiencing some intense stomach pains and vomiting; he didn’t think much of it as he thought he had a nasty stomach
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Feb 9
New Bowel Obstruction Resource Now Available
We’re pleased to share a new resource designed to help patients and caregivers better understand bowel obstruction — what it is, why it happens, and how it’s evaluated and managed during cancer care. Bowel obstruction can be distressing and uncomfortable, especially for people with abdominal cancers, and having reliable information can help you feel more confident in navigating this challenge. What You’ll Learn This resource breaks down important, practical information into c
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Feb 6
The Surgery That Changed Everything
By Sarah Seitz Baltimore, Maryland In January 2023, I believed I was finally getting my life back. For years, my body had been in open rebellion against me. I lived with extreme abdominal pain, stabbing cramps that dropped me to the floor, fainting spells, overwhelming fatigue, and an inability to eat. I lost forty pounds in just a few months without trying. My periods were excruciating. I missed work, missed time with my family, and made more emergency room visits than I can
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Feb 6
New Nutrition Resource Now Available
We are excited to share a new resource designed to help patients and caregivers navigate nutrition during cancer treatment, recovery, and through survivorship. Proper nourishment plays an important role in maintaining strength, supporting healing, managing side effects, and improving overall quality of life. This easy-to-use nutrition overview is tailored specifically to the challenges faced by people with abdominal cancers.
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Jan 30
When Cancer Comes Back: Lessons From CRS/HIPEC Research
Predictors of Peritoneal Surface Recurrence and Quantitative Association with Time to Relapse After Complete CRS/HIPEC for Colorectal Peritoneal Metastasis. (2026). Cancers. 18. 299. DOI: 10.3390/cancers18020299 . Understanding Recurrence After CRS/HIPEC for Colorectal Cancer Spread to the Abdomen When colorectal cancer spreads to the lining of the abdomen (called peritoneal metastasis ), one treatment option for carefully selected patients is cytoreductive surgery (CRS) com
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Jan 26
Does Surgery Help Women With Advanced Endometrial Cancer?
Pham ENB, Horeweg N, van der Marel J, Nooij LS. Survival benefit of cytoreductive surgery in patients with primary stage IV endometrial cancer: a systematic review & meta-analysis . BJC Rep. 2024 Oct 8;2(1):76. doi: 10.1038/s44276-024-00084-4 . PMID: 39516418; PMCID: PMC11523991. What Did the Study Look At? This research combined results from multiple published studies to find out whether cytoreductive surgery (CRS) — surgery that removes as much visible cancer as possible —
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Jan 26
When Stomach Cancer Spreads to the Abdomen: A New Treatment Approach Under Study
Phase II trial of systemic therapy plus intraperitoneal (IP) paclitaxel (PTX) in gastric/GEJ cancer peritoneal carcinomatosis (GPC): STOPGAP trial.
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Jan 21
Study Suggests HIPEC During Surgery May Lower Risk of Bowel Obstruction in Ovarian Cancer
Falla-Zuniga LF, Sardi A, King MC, Lopez-Ramirez F, Kovalik V, Iugai S, Diaz-Montes T, Gushchin V. Small bowel obstruction and ovarian cancer: insights from a propensity-score matched study in patients with and without hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy after cytoreductive surgery. World J Surg Oncol. 2025 Aug 26;23(1):318. doi: 10.1186/s12957-025-03968-y. PMID: 40859247; PMCID: PMC12382003. Understanding the Study: Bowel Blockages in Advanced Ovarian Cancer This stu
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Jan 7
From Isolation to Action: Survivorship and Advocacy in Switzerland
By Antonia Dyroff Zurich, Switzerland The Challenge of Diagnosis and Isolation For many, a diagnosis of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) is a life-altering event that changes one's world overnight. Upon discovering a large appendix tumor within the abdomen—a circumstance that seemed unimaginable—I underwent two major surgeries to remove the tumor and to manage the disease. Each operation presented a fierce physical and emotional battle, followed by a recovery process that was bot
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Jan 7
A Combined Surgical Approach May Be an Option for Some People With Colorectal Cancer That Has Spread to the Abdomen and Liver
This research study explored outcomes for people with colorectal cancer that had spread to two places at the same time: the lining of the abdomen (called the peritoneum), and the liver.
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Jan 2
A New, Minimally Invasive Way to Deliver Chemotherapy for Cancer That Has Spread Within the Abdomen
Safety and Efficacy of Cisplatin and Doxorubicin Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosolized Chemotherapy (PIPAC) in Patients with Ovarian Cancer with Peritoneal Metastases: A Multicenter US Phase I Trial. Authors : Nakamura, B., Senguttuvan, R., Ruel, N.H. et al. Ann Surg Oncol 33 , 415–425 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-025-18432-0 A New Way to Treat Cancer Spread in the Abdome n This study looked at a treatment called Pressurized Intra-Peritoneal Aerosol Chemother
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