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 this surgical procedure, why it’s done, and what to expect after you’ve had one, we checked in with gynecologic oncologist Nicole Fleming, M.D.
What’s an omentectomy?
An omentectomy is a surgical procedure in which the omentum — or layer of fat and blood vessels that projects off the...
When Angie Levinthal’s husband, Jared was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2012, she was terrified that he might not be there to watch...
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...
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an innovative type of cancer treatment. During this procedure, doctors perform a surgery and apply chemotherapy directly to the area impacted by cancer, instead of giving it through an IV or as a pill. HIPEC isn’t widely performed yet, but it’s shown positive results for some cancers that have been hard to treat.
To learn more, we spoke with stomach cancer surgeon Brian Badgwell...
When you’re facing cancer, a mantra may help you stay
focused and hopeful. And often, the best mantra for your journey comes from ...
I recently celebrated my sixth cancerversary with no evidence of appendix cancer. Since my appendix cancer diagnosis, I’ve learned the importance...
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.
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Like millions of other people, physician assistant Aki Ohinata gets bored with exercise. But instead of longing for a comfy couch and a bag...
Each year, fewer than 1,000 Americans are diagnosed with appendix cancer, also called appendiceal cancer.
The appendix is located in...