RATIONALE: An orientation and patient education program and telephone counseling may help improve the quality of life in patients with peritoneal surface malignancies. PURPOSE: This clinical trial studies quality of life and survivorship care in patients undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for peritoneal surface malignancies.
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Assess feasibility of instituting an orientation program, brief follow up care and phone calls in this patient population
Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months post discharge