Q: Who treats peritoneal cancers?
A: A surgeon or an oncologist (cancer specialist) treats peritoneal cancer.
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Q: Does ascites occur only in peritoneal cancer?
A: No. Ascitis may also be seen in other conditions such as heart, liver or kidney failure.
Q: How does cancer spread to the peritoneum?
A: Cancer spreads to the peritoneum directly as an extension from other organs, through blood or lymphatics. Cancer cells may also spill into the peritoneum during surgery for other abdominal cancers.
