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:
🔹 Common symptoms and how appendix tumors are detected
🔹 Types, grades and staging of appendix tumors
🔹 Importance of reviewing histopathology slides and tissue blocks
🔹 When appendectomy may be sufficient
🔹 When Right Hemicolectomy may be required
🔹 Peritoneal spread and Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS)
🔹 HIPEC / Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy and its role
🔹 When systemic chemotherapy may be considered
🔹 The importance of regular follow-up and monitoring for recurrence
The discussion features:
👨⚕️ 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)
👨⚕️ Dr. Bramhanand A. Bhangargi
MBBS, MS, DNB, DrNB (Surgical Oncology), Hope & Heal Cancer Hospital and Research Center
👨⚕️ 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.