However, the tissue doesn't have a significant enough impact on immune function for appendix removal to have potentially lasting consequences. The organ can harbor bacteria, and when the wall of ...

Picture: Supplied by family. The Angle Vale mum had acute promyelocytic leukaemia — rare type of blood cancer. The diagnosis came after Ms Banks had her appendix removed. “I’m thankful for this one ...

The diagnosis came after Ms Banks had her appendix removed. “I’m thankful for this one doctor … but it shouldn’t have taken 20 or so days for them to,” the 28-year-old said.

Benji Marshall has been hit with yet another pre-season blow with Sunia Turuva reportedly in doubt for round 1 after undergoing appendix surgery, adding to the Jarome Luai injury scare this week. New ...