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Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, or HIPEC, is a heated chemotherapy that is administered after cytoreductive cancer (tumor-removing) surgery to treat cancers that spread to the lining of the abdomen.
This innovative, aggressive treatment targets and destroys microscopic cancer cells that cannot be seen by the human eye. Destroying these cells can prevent them from later coming back as new cancer tumors.
HIPEC can be an effective option for certain cancers that spread to the lining of your abdomen, including, but not limited to:
As we do for all our patients, your treatment is specifically tailored to your individual condition. Your multidisciplinary cancer care team will discuss with you the treatment options and determine with you the best approach.
This animated explanation of the HIPEC procedure shows how we combine surgery, heat and chemotherapy to treat cancers that spread to the lining of the abdomen.
Watch NowHIPEC treatment at the Henry Ford Cancer Institute was championed by the vision and generosity of Lindsey and Brett Finsilver, along with many of their family members and friends.
HIPEC is a two-pronged treatment approach: Cytoreductive surgery is first performed to remove visible cancer cells in the abdominal cavity. The abdominal cavity is then “bathed” with heated chemotherapy for approximately two hours.
This method of chemotherapy has several advantages:
As a national leader in cancer care, we are often one of the first or only cancer programs in Michigan to provide emerging treatments, clinical trials and options for patients with the most advanced, rare cancers. HIPEC is an example of an advanced treatment program we now offer that is extending and saving lives.
We tailor your cancer care to your unique, individual needs. Fellowship trained surgical oncologists from prestigious, high volume HIPEC centers lead the multidisciplinary HIPEC program. More than a procedure, our comprehensive HIPEC program features one unified team built all around you.
The Henry Ford HIPEC team includes more than 30 members, with specialists from:
Our comprehensive HIPEC program provides:
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