The eligibility for HIPEC depends on various factors such as the type and stage of cancer, extent of cancer spread, and overall health status.
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My doctor has diagnosed appendix cancer, why do I need a second opinion?
If you have been diagnosed with appendix cancer, it is vital to seek a second opinion from an experienced physician who has seen and treated numerous cases of the disease.
Is cancer of the appendix genetic?
A recent study in JAMA Oncology revealed that around 10% of individuals diagnosed with appendiceal cancer have an inherited genetic variant that increases their risk for cancer predisposition. This is the first study to identify inherited risk factors for this uncommon type of cancer.
World Cancer Day 2023
February 4th marks World Cancer Day, the one day in the year when the world comes together to raise awareness of cancer and also to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.
I was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei
I had a ten-hour operation in 2015 for bowel and bladder cancer. Three years later, I was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).
How can I help support patients?
Patients and their caregivers benefit from emotional and practical support.
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.
Kathryn was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei
In 2021, Kathryn’s struggle started when she was admitted to the hospital due to excruciating abdominal pain.
Dr Aditi Bhatt
Aditi Bhatt is an Indian surgical oncologist who specializes in the
management of primary peritoneal malignancies and secondary peritoneal metastases of gastrointestinal and gynecological origin.
Just how rare is PMP?
PMP is identified by Eurordis as a rare or “orphan” disease (one which affects less than 1 in 2000 people).
What is the main cause of appendix cancer?
The exact cause of appendix cancer is not yet known, and no avoidable risk factors have been identified so far.
What Are Trustees?
Trustees are responsible for making sure the charity is well run, its money is properly managed, and it is achieving its charitable objectives.