Debra's Case
Pseudomyxoma peritonei that was unresectable from the outset, treated with two HIPEC surgeries in a two-stage strategy. Today she has recovered and continues with regular check-ups.
Debra's testimonial
Hear the story of Debra, a 66-year-old English woman diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a peritoneal carcinomatosis of appendiceal origin. She was treated with a two-stage HIPEC strategy carried out by Dr. Quenet and Dr. Torrent, and made a full recovery.
- Diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritonei (peritoneal carcinomatosis of appendiceal origin)
- Disease unresectable from the outset
- Two-stage strategy: two HIPEC surgeries two months apart
- Full recovery with no visible after-effects
Diagnosis and treatment of a complex cancer
This is the case of Debra, a 66-year-old English woman. In 2024, she was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (peritoneal carcinomatosis of appendiceal origin).
As the disease was unresectable from the outset, the team decided on a two-stage surgical strategy, meaning two surgeries with HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) two months apart.
Both surgeries were performed by Drs. François Quenet and Juan José Torrent, and both went well.
There were no after-effects or visible signs of the disease. Debra made a full recovery and is currently in routine oncological follow-up with favourable check-ups.
"I've been very lucky." Debra, patient
Debra says that when they told her everything had been a success, she started crying with relief.
Medical team that treated Debra
Oncological surgeons specialised in cytoreduction and HIPEC
Dr. François Quenet
Surgical oncologist
Surgeon specialising in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. He led the PRODIGE 7 clinical trial on HIPEC in peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin.
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Dr. Juan José Torrent
Surgical oncologist
A specialist in highly complex oncological surgery with more than 20 years of experience. An expert in the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis and advanced tumours.
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