This September, I will participate in the 16th Annual “Heat It To Beat It” walk! This event was launched sixteen years ago to raise awareness and funds for research for a unique surgery and treatment of abdominal cancers.

The spread of cancer throughout the abdomen is known as peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC). A treatment called Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a highly effective, concentrated, heated chemotherapy that is delivered directly to the abdomen immediately after the surgical removal of advanced abdominal cancers.HIPEC helps eliminate any remaining cancer cells following the surgical removal of the disease. 

“Heat It To Beat It” refers to this heated chemotherapy that we use, which is essential in beating this type of cancer! This event is our vehicle to raise awareness and the necessary funds to continue advancing medicine through research and promoting this life saving treatment.

The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy is one of the top medical institutions in the United States that offers HIPEC treatment and is dedicating extensive research to increase HIPEC awareness and understanding within the medical community.

I am participating in Heat It To Beat It because of my own battle with appendix carcinoma resulting in a right hemicolectomy. I am excited to spread the news about HIPEC or "shake and bake" as my family and I lovingly like to refer to it as. This life saving procedure is just that, life saving!

I hope you will consider supporting this important cause by joining my team, registering to participate in person or virtually, or by directly making a donation!

Your support is appreciated!