Gwen Deely’s story is an example of how not to deal with a health crisis when traveling abroad. She realizes she’s lucky to be alive. Deely, 66, who lives in Manhattan, was on an overnight flight from ...

Most people are aware of cancer, but did you know the majority of your organs are susceptible to developing the disease? In fact, the tiny, finger-shaped pouch of tissue, called an appendix, can ...

The actor Adan Canto’s death from appendiceal cancer—or cancer of the appendix—came as a shock to his fans. Canto, who died on Jan. 8 at age 42, had kept his diagnosis and treatment private, and his ...

The rarity of appendix cancer, accounting for less than 1 percent of tumors that originate in the gastrointestinal tract, and the lack of scientific data for this disease means that current treatment ...

Appendectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, is the standard treatment for appendicitis. But antibiotics are often used in conjunction with an appendectomy and sometimes instead of the ...

Discover the surprising role of the appendix in immunity and gut health, alongside insights on appendicitis and treatment ...

Scientists at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have recently developed a process that may change the way cancer of the appendix is treated in the future. Researchers at ...

Adan Canto, a Mexican-American actor known for his roles in "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Designated Survivor” and “The Cleaning Lady,” died of cancer on Monday, his publicist told outlets on Tuesday ...

Appendix cancer, though rare, is being diagnosed more frequently in younger adults. Recognising early warning signs can make all the difference in treatment and survival. (Image: Pexels) Appendiceal ...