How Do You Treat Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei is a very long word for cancer of the appendix or related areas. It can start as a polyp that ruptures from the appendix and can spread to the abdomen, pelvis and surrounding area. Pseudomyxoma forms a tumor that produces mucous and can spread to the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdomen. Schedule a consultation with a surgeon. Cytoreductive surgery, also known as debulking, is often the first step of treatment for this type of cancer. Other organs, like part of the colon or uterus, may also be removed at the same time. Make sure you are comfortable with the surgeon and his experience and knowledge with pseudomyxoma. Agree to have electro-evaporation done while in surgery, if your surgeon suggests it. Electro-evaporation has been used successfully to destroy pseudomyxoma tumors in some patients. Consider having argon-beam coagulation done, also while in surgery. Argon-beam coagulation has been successful in treatment for some patients with this type of
