08/08/2026
Appendix Cancer Awareness | Understanding Tumors, Surgery, CRS & HIPEC
Appendix cancer is rare and can sometimes present with symptoms similar to appendicitis. But an appendix tumor diagnosis does not mean that treatment options are limited.
In this awareness video, the Surgical Oncology team at Hope & Heal Cancer Hospital, Siliguri explains:
πΉ Common symptoms and how appendix tumors are detected
πΉ Types, grades and staging of appendix tumors
πΉ Importance of reviewing histopathology slides and tissue blocks
πΉ When appendectomy may be sufficient
πΉ When Right Hemicolectomy may be required
πΉ Peritoneal spread and Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS)
πΉ HIPEC / Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy and its role
πΉ When systemic chemotherapy may be considered
πΉ The importance of regular follow-up and monitoring for recurrence
The discussion features:
π¨ββοΈ Dr. Vishal Mukherjee
Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Hope & Heal Cancer Hospital and Research Center
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
(Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital, Kolkata)
π¨ββοΈ Dr. Bramhanand A. Bhangargi
MBBS, MS, DNB, DrNB (Surgical Oncology), Hope & Heal Cancer Hospital and Research Center
π¨ββοΈ Dr. Angshuman Mukherjee
Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Hope & Heal Cancer Hospital and Research Center
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata
At Hope & Heal Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Siliguri, advanced surgical oncology treatments including CRS and HIPEC are available as part of comprehensive cancer care.
Watch the complete video to understand appendix cancer, modern treatment options, and why timely expert evaluation matters.