Most Patients with Appendix Cancer May Avoid Chemotherapy After Surgery, Study Suggests

Most patients with appendix cancer may avoid chemotherapy after surgery, study suggests

Most patients with localized appendix cancer may be able to safely avoid chemotherapy after surgery, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Relapse Uncommon After Surgery for Appendiceal Cancer

But the risk of relapse after resection of localized appendiceal adenocarcinoma varies by histologic subtype, with potential implications for risk assessment and adjuvant treatment. Medscape Medical News