Appendix cancer

MONDO:0001235

A malignant neoplasm involving the vermiform appendix

Also known as: cancer of vermiform appendix, malignant appendix neoplasm, malignant appendix tumor, malignant appendix tumour, malignant neoplasm of appendix, malignant neoplasm of appendix vermiformis, malignant neoplasm of the appendix, malignant neoplasm of vermiform appendix

2921 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 19 tagged with Appendix cancer itself.

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Part of

↑ Appendiceal neoplasm (56) ↑ Cecum cancer (53)

Sub-types of Appendix cancer

Appendix carcinoma 11 trials · 42 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Appendix adenocarcinoma 12 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Goblet cell carcinoma 2 trials
- Carcinoma in situ of appendix 0 trials
Appendix lymphoma 0 trials

Most studied deeper sub-types

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (17) Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix (4) Appendix mucinous cystadenocarcinoma (0)

Including sub-types (2921) Tagged with Appendix cancer (19)

Trials to join now! 11 Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 4 Completed 3

Misted chemotherapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat abdominal cancers

Disease control Not yet recruiting

This phase 3 trial tests a new method called PIPAC that delivers chemotherapy as a pressurized mist directly into the abdomen during a minimally invasive procedure. It compares this approach plus standard intravenous chemo (FOLFIRI) to standard chemo alone for people with appendi…

Phase 3 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC

Appendix cancer

Where it sits in the disease tree

Most studied deeper sub-types

Misted chemotherapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat abdominal cancers