Living Well: What to Expect After a Cancer Diagnosis
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Appendix cancer, also known as appendiceal cancer, affects fewer than 1,000 people in the United States each year. While rare, several effective treatment options are available. Our expert team of cancer specialists will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Our Henry Ford Cancer Institute team includes cancer specialists from medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology, who meet regularly to review your case. We will be with you every step of the way – from diagnosis and treatment, through recovery.
Our patients have access to the top fellowship-trained surgeons and the most advanced science-based technologies and treatments for the various types of tumors that can start in the appendix:
Surgery is the most common treatment for appendix cancer. Our team uses the most advanced techniques whenever possible, to offer you the best outcome.
Depending on the disease type, your treatment plan may also include the administration of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, either before or after surgery.
Your multidisciplinary team at the Henry Ford Cancer Institute will provide you with the answers, support, and resources at every step of your cancer treatment and recovery and includes:
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