The patient had a recent appendectomy with pathologic findings of mucinous tumor with uncertain malignant potential by immunohistochemical investigation. The computerized tomography scan, colonoscopy, ...

Appendiceal mucinous tumors include a spectrum of tumors, but within that spectrum is a fascinating low-grade tumor that has been the subject of considerable debate. These tumors challenge our very ...

WEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Chemotherapy is a lifesaver in cancer treatment. But an IV isn't always the best way to deliver it. A different technique is helping make a difference for some abdominal ...

A patient-specific tumor organoid model is being used to identify the most effective chemotherapy protocol to treat appendix and colon tumors, a personalized medicine approach that is showing promise.

Studies have shown that surgery combined with Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy can improve survival rates for select patients with peritoneal carcinoma (cancer of the lining of the abdominal ...

HIPEC surgery is a promising treatment option for patients with certain abdominal cancers. Surgical oncologist Erin Ward, MD, discusses which patients would be best candidates for HIPEC, explains why ...

Appendix cancer, also called appendiceal cancer, is when abnormal cells grow and form a tumor in the appendix. Your appendix is a little pouch-like organ attached to the lower right side of your large ...

Since then quite an extensive literature has accumulated concerning this comparatively infrequent process. It is now well established that "pseudomyxoma peritonei" is not a disease in itself but an ...

Ovarian cancer, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer (recurrent advanced) - bevacizumab equality impact assessment - guidance review - May 2013 Ovarian cancer, fallopian tube and primary ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Norman Swan: The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is also where Garrett Nash works as a ...