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Innovative approaches in cancer treatment have brought new hope to patients and their families. One such breakthrough is the addition of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) to cytoreductive surgery. For certain cancers, such as ovarian cancer, this approach not only delays the recurrence of the disease but has also been shown to increase the overall lifespan of patients, says Sampada Dessai Consultant - Gynecological Cancer and Robotic Surgeon MBBS, MD (OBG), Fellowship in Gynec Oncology P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre.

Courtesy: The Week