- male
- 58 Years
- 14/08/2025
My 58-year-old relative had stage 4 peritoneal metastatic cancer from the colon removed with robotic surgery can they still get HIPEC chemo for the peritoneal spread? Worried about whether it's an option at this stage
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
yes,surgery opinion is advised to the patient.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Oncologist
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