Patient Stories

HIPEC Treatment at Mercy Medical Center

Mercy patients, survivors, medical professionals and family advocates raise awareness about the HIPEC treatment option in order to increase survivorship and offer hope to the thousands of patients diagnosed with peritoneal carcinomatosis each year.

 

Susan: Against The Odds

Susan, a longtime journalist, had plenty of practice making sense of complicated issues within a short time period. When faced with her own ovarian cancer diagnosis she drew on past experience to seek out the top experts and the best treatment options.

Bob: Overcoming Appendiceal Cancer

A diagnosis of appendiceal cancer came as a surprise to retired engineer and amateur photographer Bob. Mercy surgical oncologist Dr. Vadim Gushchin performed extensive surgery, including Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), which has allowed Bob to recover and live life to the fullest again.

John: Conquering Mesothelioma

An active father describes his journey after a life-changing day when doctors tell him he has peritoneal mesothelioma.