Chemotherapy For Specific Areas Of The Body (Regional Chemotherapy)
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Next » « Previous6/7
This content was provided by
© American Cancer Society 2010
Intraperitoneal chemotherapy has become one of the standard treatments for certain stages of ovarian cancer. It may also be used to treat some recurrent colon cancers, as well as cancers of the appendix that have spread extensively within the abdomen.
Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is given through a Tenckhoff catheter (a catheter specially designed for removing or adding large amounts of fluid from or into the abdominal cavity) or through an implanted port attached to a catheter. Chemotherapy injected into the port travels through the catheter into the abdominal cavity where it is absorbed into the bloodstream.
This approach can work very well, but it can also have more severe side effects than regular IV chemotherapy.
Get Your Personal Guide
Please share how this information is useful to you. 0 Comments
Post a Comment Have something to add to this topic? Contact Us.