Appendix cancer, once rare, is now rising sharply among younger people. Firstpost brings out an expert’s views on the risk ...

Appendix cancer is a rare but increasingly recognized malignancy, often discovered incidentally during surgery for presumed ...

Dr. Thomas Miner, chief of surgical oncology at Brown University Health, explained that appendix cancer is rare, with about 3 ...

Appendix cancer cases are rising among young adults, according to new research. Gen Xers and older Millennials face three to four times the risk compared to those born in the 1940s.

Although cancer of the appendix is rare — typically, it's estimated to affect about 1 or 2 people for every 1 million in the United States each year — diagnoses are rising sharply among Generation X ...

He underwent a 12-hour surgery to remove the cancer as well as parts of his colon, stomach, spleen, gallbladder and rectum, followed by heated chemotherapy administered directly in his abdomen.

Appendix cancer is rare, and regular screening is not common, so it’s important to discuss any unusual abdominal symptoms with your doctor. Appendix cancer cases are rising sharply among young ...

Advanced cases may lead to fluid buildup in the abdomen, causing visible swelling. In women, appendix cancer may mimic ovarian tumour and present as unexplained pelvic issues.

A new study shows that appendix cancer is becoming more common among younger generations, mirroring a pattern that has been occurring with other cancers since the 1990s.

Appendix cancer diagnoses are increasing among younger adults. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early detection in this growing health concern.