Bowels And Digestion

Primary peritoneal cancer: what it is, how it's treated, and what to expect

Primary peritoneal carcinoma (PPC) arises from the abdominal lining and behaves much like epithelial ovarian cancer. Diagnosis uses imaging, CA-125, and biopsy. Standard care remains cytoreductive surgery plus platinum-based chemotherapy; PARP inhibitors are now commonly used as maintenance in eligible patients. Long-term surveillance and genetic testing are important.

Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma: What It Is, How It's Diagnosed, and Current Treatment Approaches

Primary peritoneal carcinoma is a rare, ovarian-type cancer of the abdominal lining. It causes vague symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain and is treated like advanced ovarian cancer with surgery, platinum-based chemotherapy, and, when appropriate, targeted therapies including PARP inhibitors.

Understanding Esophageal Cancer Today: Types, Tests, and Modern Treatment Options

A concise, modern overview of esophageal cancer: types, staging tests, curative and palliative treatments, the role of endoscopic and systemic therapies, and the importance of molecular testing and clinical trials.