Appendix Cancer on the Rise: Implications for Diagnosis and Patient Care

Appendix cancer is rare, but the number of appendix cancer cases is rising. Many people are surprised by this diagnosis and may not know where to turn for the right kind of care. In this video, Dr. Deepa Magge explains the treatment approach used by our team for appendix and other abdominal cancers. After surgery to remove the tumors, patients receive an additional therapy called hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. This involves gently washing the abdominal area with warm chemotherapy to