Question 1

What happens after HIPEC treatment?

Accepted Answer

You will need to stay in the hospital after treatment to recover. The hospital stay usually lasts four to fourteen days. You may not be able to take nutrition by mouth during your initial recovery, depending on the extent of your surgery. Nutrition can be given intravenously (IV) or through a feeding tube. We will provide you clear instructions at the time of discharge.

Question 2

Is HIPEC a painful procedure?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneal cancer can be treated with cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). On the other hand, patients experience postoperative pain. This is very well managed by the anaesthesia and pain management team. Most of our patients experience acceptable amount of pain.

Question 3

Is HIPEC the only type of cancer treatment I will need?

Accepted Answer

Patients with abdomen and chest cavity cancers may benefit from HIPEC treatment. It may be your primary treatment option. Alternatively, it may be used with other cancer treatments such as targeted therapy or chemotherapy.

Question 4

Is HIPEC a standard cancer treatment option?

Accepted Answer

Researchers are still studying the benefits of HIPEC. HIPEC isn't used as frequently as other cancer treatments. HIPEC's benefits are limited to certain cancers and may not be appropriate for everyone.

Question 5

How to detect oral cancer early?

Accepted Answer

You must conduct a self-exam of your mouth at least once a month. You should look out for any sore, lump, or lesion in your mouth by thoroughly checking your gums, tongue, cheeks, and the roof and floor of your mouth. Also, feel for lumps in your neck and lower jaws. If you find any symptoms mentioned above, consult your dentist immediately.

Further, it would help if you went to your dentist for oral cancer screening annually. It will help detect cancer in an early stage where it is easily treatable.

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