Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, or HIPEC, is a procedure where any visible tumors are removed in the patient’s abdomen. The surgeon then puts heated chemotherapy into the body cavity to kill any remaining cancer cells. Dr. Rohit Sharma, surgical oncologist at Marshfield Clinic, explains how the procedure works, the procedure length and the recovery time. | Marshfield Clinic Health System

7.2K views · 263 reactions | Today, marks the start of National Patient Safety Awareness Week. In honor of it, here are some tips for managing the symptoms and side effects of oral chemotherapy. #UnitedinSafety | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Facebook

Chemotherapy can be a tough journey, and hair loss is one of the most common side effects. But does it always lead to permanent hair loss? In this video, Dr. Sathish Kumar Anandan, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, explains the facts behind chemotherapy-related hair loss and what you can expect during and after treatment. #KauveryHospital #KauveryHospitalChennai #KauveryHospitalVadapalani #Chemotherapy #HairLoss #CancerTreatment #OncologyCare #