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...
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...
What is hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)?
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an innovative type of cancer treatment. During this procedure, doctors perform a...
Best of Cancerwise 2016: 10 inspiring quotes from our...
When you’re facing cancer, a mantra may help you stay
focused and hopeful. And often, the best mantra for your journey comes...
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...
Appendix cancer survivor: Take an active role in your...
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...
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...