The decision regarding surgery should be made with guidance from your own doctors. If you continue with nonsurgical treatment, it’s important to look out for symptoms of appendicitis. If you ...

The appendix was long thought to be useless. It’s removed in cases of appendicitis — inflammation that's especially common in ...

A missing Houston teen with autism remains in immigration custody and is set for appendix removal. His mother doesn't know ...

You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving Earth. After all, people say you can live without this organ because it serves no purpose, but how much truth is there in ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Appendix cancer, a rare but serious disease, is beginning to show up more frequently in younger adults—a trend that has raised concerns among oncologists and ...

Just when we thought we had enough on our medical to-do list—Pap smears, mammograms, cholesterol checks, stress management, hydration, posture—now we’re hearing that appendix cancer is on the rise?

Appendix cancer, a rare condition originating in the appendix, is showing a rise in reported cases. While often discovered incidentally, improved diagnostics and potential lifestyle factors contribute ...

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 ...