Appendix Cancer Treatment in Lucknow | Rare Tumour Care | I D Cancer Center
Overview
Appendix cancer (appendiceal cancer) is a rare tumour that begins in the appendix—a small, finger-shaped organ attached to the large intestine. Unlike common gastrointestinal cancers, appendix cancer often causes no symptoms in early stages and is frequently discovered during surgery for appendicitis or abdominal scans.
Despite its rarity, effective treatment is possible with timely diagnosis, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary care. At I D Cancer Center, we provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans for all appendix tumour types.
Appendix cancer (appendiceal cancer) is a rare tumour that begins in the appendix—a small, finger-shaped organ attached to the large intestine. Unlike common gastrointestinal cancers, appendix cancer often causes no symptoms in early stages and is frequently discovered during surgery for appendicitis or abdominal scans.
Despite its rarity, effective treatment is possible with timely diagnosis, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary care. At I D Cancer Center, we provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans for all appendix tumour types.
Types of Appendix Cancer
1. Carcinoid (Neuroendocrine) Tumours
The most common type
Often slow-growing
Usually discovered incidentally
The most common type
Often slow-growing
Usually discovered incidentally
2. Adenocarcinoma
Arises from glandular cells
May behave like colon cancer
Arises from glandular cells
May behave like colon cancer
3. Mucinous Neoplasms
Produce mucin (jelly-like fluid)
Can lead to a condition called Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)
Produce mucin (jelly-like fluid)
Can lead to a condition called Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)
4. Goblet Cell Adenocarcinoma
A hybrid tumour with neuroendocrine and adenocarcinoma features
More aggressive
A hybrid tumour with neuroendocrine and adenocarcinoma features
More aggressive
5. Signet Ring Cell Tumour
Rare and aggressive type
Rare and aggressive type
Common Symptoms
Many patients have no symptoms, but some may experience:
Appendicitis-like pain
Abdominal discomfort or bloating
Change in bowel habits
Unexplained weight loss
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal swelling (in mucinous tumours / PMP)
Persistent or worsening abdominal symptoms require evaluation.
Many patients have no symptoms, but some may experience:
Appendicitis-like pain
Abdominal discomfort or bloating
Change in bowel habits
Unexplained weight loss
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal swelling (in mucinous tumours / PMP)
Persistent or worsening abdominal symptoms require evaluation.
Risk Factors
Most cases have no identifiable cause, but risk increases with:
Age above 50
Genetic syndromes (MEN1, Lynch syndrome)
Smoking
Chronic inflammatory bowel conditions (rare)
Most cases have no identifiable cause, but risk increases with:
Age above 50
Genetic syndromes (MEN1, Lynch syndrome)
Smoking
Chronic inflammatory bowel conditions (rare)
Diagnosis at I D Cancer Center
Accurate diagnosis is essential for proper treatment planning.
Accurate diagnosis is essential for proper treatment planning.
1. Imaging Studies
CT scan of the abdomen
MRI (especially for mucinous tumours)
PET-CT for suspected spread
CT scan of the abdomen
MRI (especially for mucinous tumours)
PET-CT for suspected spread
2. Endoscopy
Colonoscopy to rule out synchronous colon cancers
Colonoscopy to rule out synchronous colon cancers
3. Lab Tests
Tumor markers: CEA, CA 19-9, CA-125
Tumor markers: CEA, CA 19-9, CA-125
4. Histopathology
Surgical specimen or biopsy examination
Determines tumour grade and type
Each case is reviewed in our Multidisciplinary Tumour Board for a personalized approach.
Surgical specimen or biopsy examination
Determines tumour grade and type
Each case is reviewed in our Multidisciplinary Tumour Board for a personalized approach.
Treatment Options
1. Surgery (Primary Treatment)
Depending on tumour type and stage:
Appendectomy (removal of appendix)
Right hemicolectomy (part of colon removed)
Cytoreductive surgery for advanced mucinous tumours
- HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)**Performed at specialized centres with continued follow-up at I D Cancer Center.
2. Chemotherapy
Used for aggressive or advanced cancers:
IV chemotherapy for adenocarcinoma types
Specific protocols for goblet cell and signet ring tumours
May be used after surgery (adjuvant)
Used for aggressive or advanced cancers:
IV chemotherapy for adenocarcinoma types
Specific protocols for goblet cell and signet ring tumours
May be used after surgery (adjuvant)
3. Radiation Therapy
While not commonly used for appendix tumours, radiation may help in:
Pain control
Localized recurrence
Palliative treatment
I D Cancer Center provides advanced radiotherapy:
IMRT / IGRT / VMAT
SBRT in selected situations
While not commonly used for appendix tumours, radiation may help in:
Pain control
Localized recurrence
Palliative treatment
I D Cancer Center provides advanced radiotherapy:
IMRT / IGRT / VMAT
SBRT in selected situations
4. Targeted Therapy & Immunotherapy
May be used for selected advanced or recurrent tumours based on molecular markers.
May be used for selected advanced or recurrent tumours based on molecular markers.
5. Supportive & Palliative Care
Pain control
Nutritional support
Management of abdominal distension
Psychological and family support
We ensure comfort and quality of life at every stage.
Pain control
Nutritional support
Management of abdominal distension
Psychological and family support
We ensure comfort and quality of life at every stage.
Prognosis
Prognosis depends on tumour type, stage, and extent of spread.
Neuroendocrine tumours often have excellent outcomes
Mucinous tumours need long-term monitoring
Adenocarcinomas require multimodal therapy
Early diagnosis improves survival significantly.
Prognosis depends on tumour type, stage, and extent of spread.
Neuroendocrine tumours often have excellent outcomes
Mucinous tumours need long-term monitoring
Adenocarcinomas require multimodal therapy
Early diagnosis improves survival significantly.
Why Choose I D Cancer Center?
Expert care for rare cancers
Advanced diagnostic imaging
Precision radiotherapy with IMRT/IGRT/VMAT
Multidisciplinary tumour board decision-making
Personalized treatment plans
Compassionate, patient-centric care environment
Expert care for rare cancers
Advanced diagnostic imaging
Precision radiotherapy with IMRT/IGRT/VMAT
Multidisciplinary tumour board decision-making
Personalized treatment plans
Compassionate, patient-centric care environment
