Why Choose Us for Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
“HIPEC was a lifesaving opportunity that I was so grateful to have available. I am so grateful to my phenomenal health care team. I consider them my angels on earth.”
Amber Schick
Appendix Cancer Patient
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is a leader in the treatment of advanced cancers of the abdomen. We are one of only a few hospitals in the United States offering heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)—a cutting-edge treatment that combines surgery and heated chemotherapy. Huntsman Cancer Institute has the longest standing HIPEC program in the Mountain West. Our experienced surgeons perform more than 60 HIPEC procedures per year, and together have done more than 700 HIPEC procedures. They are recognized globally for their expertise.
We offer this innovative procedure, which only a handful of surgeons in the United States are qualified to do because it requires specialized training and equipment, to treat cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen.
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Our Expertise
The Huntsman Cancer Institute HIPEC care team is internationally known for our surgical expertise and multidisciplinary approach in this advanced cancer treatment technique. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in medical oncology, surgical oncology, and supportive care to provide comprehensive treatment tailored to patients’ specific needs.
More than one third of patients treated with HIPEC at Huntsman Cancer Institute travel from out of state to access our exceptional care.
“For some patients, HIPEC is a source for new hope. I’ve come to recognize that hope is as vital to living as oxygen.”
Laura Lambert, MD, HIPEC Surgeon
Read “The Healer’s Art,” a story about Dr. Lambert and her patient, Nate Hardy
“I really count my successes as ones where I can help that patient live a long, healthy life.”
Erin Ward, MD, HIPEC Surgeon
Patient Care Philosophy
We believe no one should face cancer alone. Our dedicated and world-renowned doctors, nurses, and medical staff are at the forefront of patient-centered care. We treat the whole person, not just their cancer.
Each day, our medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists work together across disciplines to create and coordinate treatment plans for every patient. We understand cancer is a complex disease. That is why we use a team approach that includes social workers and support groups, as well as wellness and integrative health services such as acupuncture, massage, creative arts, and more.
