Appendix Cancer Patient Stories
Bill's Story
When former sergeant Bill Ash was diagnosed with advanced appendix cancer, a rare disease affecting fewer than 1,000 Americans annually, he was told he had only one to two years to live. But a chance encounter led him to Dr. Richard Berri and the innovative HIPEC treatment program at Henry Ford St. John Hospital.
George's Story
When construction professional George Susewitz noticed persistent abdominal swelling in 2019, he never imagined it would lead to a diagnosis of stage 4 peritoneal mesothelioma. With traditional treatments offering just six months of survival, George's future looked grim.