I’m so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I know what a scary time it is, but there’s so much support out there. I highly recommend joining the following Facebook groups where you can read stories of fellow appendix cancer patients and ask questions to help you understand the journey ahead: - PMP Appendix Cancer Support Group (worldwide) - Australia & New Zealand PMP cancer patients I’m doing ok. I’ve had 2 major surgeries and it’s looking like I may have another in the near future. Treatment for this cancer can be difficult but of course is dependent on each patients case.  ... View more

I’m still in Sydney as we were told to stay for a few weeks after surgery, as a lot of complications can arise from this surgery and we wanted to make sure we were close by if they did. Once back in Melb, I’ll begin chemotherapy and will have my scans and blood tests reviewed by Professor Morris. The only costs associated with seeing him are the consultation costs (I think about $100) but the surgery was covered by Medicare. We were so well taken care of by him and his team - they are amazing.   If you join those Facebook groups and search my first name you should be able to find me and add me on Facebook 🙂 ... View more

Believe it or not, I haven’t experienced much pain from the surgery, just a lot of discomfort. You’ll be on very strong pain killers whilst in hospital, and they won’t take you off them until you are ready. My doctors have given me Panadol to take after leaving hospital, but I haven’t had any. My biggest struggle now is just coping with a weird tightness in my stomach (I imagine this will improve over time), sleeping on my back and dealing with menopause because of the removal of both ovaries.   I’m the same age as you - 31. I’ve been told that I’ll have 3-6 months of chemo, starting soon. My cancer was stage 4. I travelled from Melbourne to Sydney to have surgery with Professor David Morris at St George Hospital. He’s one of the best in the world when it comes to appendix cancer.   I’d love to stay in touch and be kept updated on your journey. Feel free to keep asking questions because I’m so happy to help!     ... View more

Hi Melanie,   I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I’m two and a half weeks out from my surgery to remove the cancer. I had a number of organs removed and HIPEC, which is a heated chemotherapy poured into the abdomen. Being young, I’m thankfully recovering quite well and only spent two weeks in hospital. When I was first diagnosed I joined some Appendix cancer groups on Facebook, which provided a great opportunity to connect with people in the same situation and learn everything there is to know about this cancer.   The groups I find really helpful are: - PMP Appendix Cancer Support Group (worldwide) - Australia & New Zealand PMP cancer patients I’m happy to try and answer any of your questions. Sending you lots of love and luck.   Kat   ... View more

Hello, A few weeks ago, I was also diagnosed with appendix cancer after having an appendicectomy due to appendicitis.   I’d love to know how you are doing and what your treatment plan was.   Wishing you all the best. ... View more