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Research Spotlight: CRS + HIPEC Improves Survival in Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Serkan Yaşar MD , Feride Yılmaz MD , Güngör Utkan MD , Efnan Algın MD , Doğan Bayram, MD , Selim Tamam MD , Ömür Berna Çakmak Öksüzoğlu...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Sep 12, 2025


Key Facts - Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know September is Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness Month? Peritoneal Mesothelioma cancer is rare and often misdiagnosed....
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Sep 10, 2025


Understanding Signs and Symptoms - Ovarian Cancers Awareness Month
Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancers can be similar to other conditions and are often non-specific . 1️⃣ Abdominal or pelvic...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Sep 8, 2025


I don't know how people feel about miracles, but it's a miracle.
By Christine Strovink New York May 2024 From video transcript: It started with an emergency. I had to have emergency surgery. They...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Sep 8, 2025


Risk Factors - Ovarian Cancers Awareness Month
Risk factors for ovarian cancer to be aware of include: Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors: 1️⃣ Age: Commonly occurs between ages 50-60...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Sep 3, 2025


Research Spotlight: Chemo Before Surgery Improves Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer
Mary Kathryn Abel, MD, MAS ; Varvara Mazina, MD ; Amy J. Bregar, MD; et al. JAMA Network Open; Published Online: July 25, 2025;...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Sep 3, 2025


Key Facts - Ovarian Cancers Awareness Month
Did you know September is Ovarian Cancers Awareness Month? Ovarian cancer is rare and often misdiagnosed. Join the Alliance in learning...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 29, 2025


Appendix Cancer Awareness Month 2025 - In Case You Missed It
During August we recognized Appendix Cancer Awareness Month to bring more attention to advanced forms of this cancer. In case you missed...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 28, 2025


Advocating for myself
By Alli Bannister Perth, Australia August 2025 Hi my name is Alli - I am originally from the UK, and we now live in Perth, Australia. We...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 26, 2025


Research Spotlight: Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC Is NOT a Last Resort: Why Early Referral Matters
Leah E. Hendrick, MD , Seth Felder, MD , Iman Imanirad, MD , and Sean P. Dineen, MD, MHPE JCO Oncology Practice (Oct 2024). Volume 21,...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 25, 2025


From Numb to Hopeful to No Signs of Cancer
By Rick Sell Allentown, PA August 10, 2024 In early November 2023 I underwent what was supposed to be a routine laparoscopic surgery at...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 19, 2025


A Tale of Three Patients
By Mat Edelson Washington, D.C. August 19, 2025 Hi, I'm Mat. My cancer story is really the story of three people. My mom Claire, my wife...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 19, 2025


Treatment - Appendix Cancer Awareness Month
A physician may use some or all of these methods to treat appendix cancer . 1️⃣ CRS/HIPEC: studies show a significant increase in...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 19, 2025


Missed Our Peritoneal Cancer Webinar? Watch the Recording Now!
Last week, the Abdominal Cancers Alliance hosted “Understanding Peritoneal Cancer: Treatment Options, Hope, and Hard Questions” —a...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 18, 2025


CRS/HIPEC Shows Long-Term Survival Benefit for Advanced Ovarian Cancer (OVHIPEC-1)
OVHIPEC-1 confirms that for women with advanced ovarian cancer, combining HIPEC with cytoreductive surgery can provide a meaningful, long-term survival benefit while maintaining quality of life.
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 15, 2025


Evaluation - Appendix Cancer Awareness Month
A physician may use some or all of these evaluation methods to diagnose appendix cancer . 1️⃣ Physical exam 2️⃣ Imaging studies: CT...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 13, 2025


Understanding Signs and Symptoms - Appendix Cancer Awareness Month
Signs and symptoms of appendix cancer can be similar to other conditions and are often non-specific . 1️⃣ Appendicitis: Most cases...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 7, 2025


A Year to Live — and a Lifetime to Inspire
When Sonja Walker went to the hospital in 2008 with what she thought was a simple pain in her side, she never imagined she’d leave with a diagnosis that would change her life: a rare and aggressive form of appendix cancer. Doctors told her she likely had just one year to live. But Sonja refused to give up. With the help of a friend, she connected with Dr. Armando Sardi at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore — one of the nation’s leading experts in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) an
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 4, 2025


Risk Factors - Appendix Cancer Awareness Month
Risk factors for Appendix cancer to be aware of include: Appendix Cancer Risk Factors: 1️⃣ Age: The biggest risk factor is age. Age...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 4, 2025


A Caregiver's Story
By Sam Plantz West Virginia July 2025 To be the best for those you love, you must do the best for yourself. Almost seven years ago, my...
Abdominal Cancers Alliance
Aug 1, 2025
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