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FAQ’s for Peritoneal Cancer

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Mar 03, 2016

Q: Who treats peritoneal cancers?

A: A surgeon or an oncologist (cancer specialist) treats peritoneal cancer.

Q: Does ascites occur only in peritoneal cancer?

A: No. Ascitis may also be seen in other conditions such as heart, liver or kidney failure.

Q: How does cancer spread to the peritoneum?

A: Cancer spreads to the peritoneum directly as an extension from other organs, through blood or lymphatics. Cancer cells may also spill into the peritoneum during surgery for other abdominal cancers.

Published on Sep 18, 2010
Last Updated on Mar 03, 2016

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