The exact cause of appendix cancer isn’t yet known, and no avoidable risk factors have been identified so far. However, certain factors such as age have been linked to an increased risk of developing appendix cancer. As age increases, the risk of various types of appendix cancer also tends to increase.
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Who does PMP affect?
Most studies show that PMP affects men and women almost equally. The average age at diagnosis 54.
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.
Is pseudomyxoma peritonei curable?
The question we’d all like answered!