Shining a Light on HIPEC: A Promising Option for Advanced Abdominal Cancers

At the Abdominal Cancers Alliance, we are dedicated to raising awareness about the rare and often overlooked cancers that affect the abdominal cavity. One of the most promising treatments for patients with advanced disease is HIPEC—Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Though it has been around for years, HIPEC remains unfamiliar to many patients and even some healthcare providers.

A recent article from Southern Maryland News is helping to change that. The piece highlights how this innovative procedure—combining surgery with heated chemotherapy delivered directly to the abdomen—is giving patients a renewed chance at life. It offers a powerful reminder of how critical it is to improve education, access, and support for people facing these complex diagnoses.

Kelly McCarley received HIPEC and the treatment saved her life.

HIPEC isn’t for everyone, but for the right patients, it can significantly extend survival and improve quality of life. At the Abdominal Cancers Alliance, we work every day to ensure patients and caregivers know about all available options, including HIPEC, and to connect them with expert care.

We’re grateful to Southern Maryland News for helping bring more attention to this life-extending approach.

Read the full article here: https://www.somdnews.com/enterprise/news/local/little-known-surgery-helps-patients-live-life-to-their-fullest/article_db2264c0-75b2-4756-97d0-ae4d77c128a5.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawLtyoZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgduaUm-3KAXmo4Pebv3aTIAQpJXpRt5S7t0NHkvCT6fvwuREGK2hZU_TR9I_aem_4gGJL7sUrwkyZZeZ7rOJSw

To learn more about HIPEC and how the Abdominal Cancers Alliance can support you or a loved one, visit our https://www.abdominalcancers.org/

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