Patient referral
Patients with a peritoneal cancer, for whom a multidisciplinary cancer care team has established that peritonectomy is a valid treatment option, should be referred to one of the two NSW peritonectomy services listed below.
Involvement of a multidisciplinary cancer care team early in the cancer journey is recommended to ensure optimal assessment, care, and outcomes.
The Canrefer website allows you to find cancer specialists who are MDT members, and has information about cancer services, optimal care pathways, and patient resources.
Smoking cessation support
Evidence suggests that tobacco cessation following cancer diagnosis improves survival. It also reduces treatment-related complications.[13–14] Health professionals should discuss tobacco use with all patients and provide appropriate cessation support.