University of Chicago fellow and surgical oncologist Dr. Sabha Ganai is highly skilled in complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Sabha Ganai specializes in treating rare pancreatic and peritoneal cancers.
Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a stage IV cancer that affects the lining of the abdominal cavity. Peritoneal cancers are often caused by the following conditions:
1. Colon Cancer – The large intestine can develop abnormal cell growth, also known as polyps. In some cases, these polyps can become cancerous. About one in 10 colon cancer patients will also develop a type of peritoneal cancer.
2. Gastric Cancer – Gastric cancer begins in the innermost layer of the stomach’s lining and proliferates outward. Nearly one in three patients with gastric cancer are eventually diagnosed with peritoneal carcinomatosis.
3. Asbestos Exposure – People who are chronically exposed to asbestos fibers can develop malignant cell growth in their lungs and abdomen, known as mesothelioma. However, very few people develop peritoneal cancers due to mesothelioma.
Dr. Sabha Ganai 