Stage IV appendix cancer survivor: Why I got my HIPEC surgery at MD Anderson
The year I turned 50, my life took an unexpected turn. First, I had to have emergency surgery after a CT scan for severe abdominal pain revealed what appeared to be late-stage ovarian cancer.
Next, I found out it was a rare type of appendix cancer called low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN), and that it had already spread to my ovaries.
Finally, I learned that the only real treatment for...
Need an omentectomy? Here’s what to expect
If you need an omentectomy as a part of your cancer treatment, you probably have a lot of questions.
To learn more about who needs...
Teen appendix cancer diagnosis leads family back to MD Anderson
When Angie Levinthal’s husband, Jared was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2012, she was terrified that he might not be there to watch...
4 appendix cancer questions, answered
When John Paul Shen, M.D., tells people he studies appendix cancer, many are surprised to learn that you can get appendix cancer in the first place.
Perhaps this response isn’t totally unwarranted. Appendix cancer is rare. There are just over 3,000 cases diagnosed in the United States each year. On top of that, the appendix’s location near the large and small intestine meant appendix cancer was considered — and treated as — colorectal...
What is hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)?
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an innovative type of cancer treatment. During this procedure, doctors perform a surgery...
Best of Cancerwise 2016: 10 inspiring quotes from our patients and caregivers
When you’re facing cancer, a mantra may help you stay
focused and hopeful. And often, the best mantra for your journey comes from ...
After appendix cancer, celebrating the little things
I recently celebrated my sixth cancerversary with no evidence of appendix cancer. Since my appendix cancer diagnosis, I’ve learned the importance...
Appendix cancer survivor: Take an active role in your treatment
Six years ago, I was diagnosed with appendix cancer, a very rare cancer diagnosed in less than 1,000 people in the U.S. each year.
...
Physician assistant by day, aerial dancer by night
Like millions of other people, physician assistant Aki Ohinata gets bored with exercise. But instead of longing for a comfy couch and a bag...
Appendix cancer: What you should know
Each year, fewer than 1,000 Americans are diagnosed with appendix cancer, also called appendiceal cancer.
The appendix is located in...