Appendectomy may lower this cancer risk
A study has confirmed that removing an inflamed appendix significantly reduces the risk of developing colon and rectal cancer by up to 58%. The study included over 30,000 patients, with cancer diagnosed in 0.7% of those who underwent appendectomy compared to 1.7% of those treated with antibiotics alone. The researchers explain that the appendix plays a role in the immune system and gut microbiome, emphasizing that the findings do not suggest that everyone should have it removed. They also highlight the need for further studies to better understand the relationship between appendicitis and cancer risk.
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