The appendix has been shown to serve as a harbor or breeding area for bacteria known to break down cellulose. If the appendix is removed, any nutrients available from plant tissue encased in a cellulose membrane is unavailable for digestion and absorption.
All the "nutrition therapy" models rely heavily upon plant-derived substances.
I was just curious to find out if most or all of cancer victims have had an appendectomy and if the lack of an appendix might be an exacerbating pre-condition that might increase the risk of cancer.
2006-10-03 12:00:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Well, I had cancer but I am not really a victim...at least not yet, as to date I am cancer free. No, I do not have my appendix, it was removed many years ago. I think your question has merit and is a very important theory that I have never heard of being studied. Good luck to you.
2006-10-03 13:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by jodie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1992 my appendix ruptured. I was 7 months pregnant at the time. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. Whether or not there's a link between the two? I have no idea.
2006-10-05 20:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had leukaemia as a child. Still have my appendix and have been in remission for 20 years
2006-10-03 20:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by moroaero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breast Cancer diagnosed in 2005 at 31, and yes, I still have my appendix. Hmmm...you'll have to let us know what you find.
2006-10-03 14:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by leonacary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i've got not had my appendix bumped off yet I had back surgical treatment whilst i became into in simple terms 13, I had to check to stroll back. optimistically I will never would desire to have any surgical treatment back, it became into such an undesirable adventure.
2016-10-15 11:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by johannah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mum had breast cancer however did not have her appendix removed, my husband had cancer again he did not have his appendix removed and my brother-in-law had cancer again he did not have his appendix removed my sister-in-law had cancer and again she did not have her appendix removed.
my mum is the only one that has survived
2006-10-05 08:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by tracey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had cancer 2 yrs ago and still have mine, one of the few parts left.
2006-10-04 13:23:50 · answer #7 · answered by Lady X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT TRUE I HAVE HAD CANCER IN 1981 I AM A SURVIOR STILL HAVE MY APPENDIX
2006-10-03 12:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by patricia r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I still have my appendix
2006-10-04 05:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and son are both cnacer survivors and both have their appendix's.
2006-10-04 09:24:57 · answer #10 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋