New study and promising results from the first clinical trial in patients provide novel insights and new hope for one of the deadliest of cancers. Gastric cancer remains a formidable adversary, ...

Gastric cancer remains a formidable adversary, ranking as the fifth most common cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with over 1,000,000 new cases and close to ...

In peritoneal cancer, cancer cells grow within the serous membrane, a component of the peritoneal cavity. There are two main types of peritoneal cancer: primary and secondary. Primary peritoneal ...

Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that develops in the lining around the abdominal organs. Doctors usually treat it with surgery and chemotherapy. Peritoneal ...

Tuberculous peritonitis is a bacterial infection that affects the peritoneum. It commonly causes abdominal pain and fever, but symptoms may also include weight loss, tiredness, and a loss of appetite.