How treatable appendix cancer is and whether it can be cured depends on different things like the type of cancer, how advanced it is, and how healthy the person is overall.
Cancer of the appendix is rare, and most of the time, it is found incidentally during surgery for another condition or during an imaging test. The most common type of cancer that occurs in the appendix is carcinoid tumours, which have a good prognosis and are often cured with surgery.
However, if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, the prognosis may be poor. In these cases, treatment may involve surgery to remove the affected organs and tissues, as well as chemotherapy.
It is essential to speak with a highly specialised doctor who specialises in the treatment of appendix cancers to determine the appropriate treatment plan for an individual with cancer of the appendix.
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Appendiceal neoplasms: Suspected findings and reports of 14 cases.
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More FAQs
What is the HIPEC Procedure?
HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) is a medical procedure that’s sometimes used to treat advanced cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen.
How is HIPEC different than traditional chemotherapy?
HIPEC is a special kind of chemotherapy that is used to treat cancer in the abdomen.
What are the benefits of HIPEC?
HIPEC stands for “Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy” and follows cytoreductive surgery (CRS).