Appendix cancer occurs when healthy cells in the appendix change and grow out of control. These cells form a growth of tissue, called a tumor. A tumor can be cancerous or benign. A cancerous tumor is malignant, meaning it can grow and spread to other parts of the body. Another name for this type of cancer is appendiceal cancer.
Russian astronaut breaks record for longest time spent in space. By Nicola Harley. 12:52PM BST 12 Sep 2015. Comments. An astronaut has broken the record for the longest amount of time spent in space becoming the world's most experienced space flier. Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, 57, has spent a record 879 days in space throughout his career as he return from his latest mission from the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly broke the U.S. record for most days spent in space on Friday. Kelly marked his 383rd day of living in space on Oct. 16, surpassing the previous record of 382 cumulative days, according to NASA. This isn't the only record the astronaut will break while on his journey.