Treating Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer with HIPEC | Dr. Oliver Zivanovic | Oncology Learning Center

[@hsiu-linglin2956]

Dr. Zivanovic, what kind of hipec chemo drug should be used if the patient is diagnosed with mucinous ovarian carcinoma?

[@karenharrison8257]

For your interest…I was diagnosed as Stage 3b OC in 2021. I had acute surgery and cytoreductive surgery within 2 weeks of diagnosis followed by six months of systemic chemo( carboplatin and paclitaxel) I did not tolerate chemo and stopped the pac and had 5 of the 6 treatments … due to severe pleural neuropathy. Within six months of completing treatment I was diagnosed with recurrence… 3 pelvic nodules… one large on bladder and 2 peritoneal. I opted for HOPEC following removal of nodules and a peritonectomy. To date I have exceeded My previous OS rate and Year 3 post Initial diagnosis remain cancer free…

[@hsiu-linglin2956]

Where did you receive your treatment of surgery and hipec? Did you undergo a complete peritonectmy? Did you have any complications afterwards as a result of peritonectomy?

[@hsiu-linglin2956]

Many thanks for your answers!

[@lostinlife2700]

How are you now

[@hsiu-linglin2956]

@karenharrison8257 What subtype is your ovarian cancer, as I know there are many subtypes, hence their treatment differs, may I ask? Appreciate your answers.

[@karenharrison8257]

@@lostinlife2700 alive and kicking… just had a laparotomy to remove a “ hot node” all other biopsies and node resections clear so currently NED

[@MotjeKnotje]

My wife is undergoing surgery on wednesday low grade ovarian carcinoma stage 3. She may or may not recieve HIPEC which will be decided by draw. Indeed based on a trial treatment whereas patients already proved promising results on a interval treatment where there will be 3 rounds of chemo followed by surgery->Hipec and 3 more rounds of chemo. We are hoping for the best. 💪

[@binakc6493]

Don't do hipic

[@MemeMeme-tu6fr]

Hi, how is your wife now?

[@MotjeKnotje]

@@MemeMeme-tu6fr she underwent surgery followed by HIPEC wednesday two weeks ago. It is a bit early to say but they managed to remove all the decease during a 13h surgery followed by 1,5 hr HIPEC treatment. She is still in the hospital but we expect her to be home the upcoming week. For now we and the docs are very happy.

[@MemeMeme-tu6fr]

@@MotjeKnotje 13 hours surgery? Why very long

[@MemeMeme-tu6fr]

@@MotjeKnotje they moved all the tumor? Is it possible for the high grade as well?

[@Lisa_RNHealthHub]

What is given to protect the kidneys? Thank you.