One of the questions we get asked a lot and features heavily in our support groups is “What do I need to bring into hospital with me?”.
What to pack for your hospital stay
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What surgery is called the mother of all surgeries?
Treating pseudomyxoma peritonei and appendix cancers can be challenging.
Why is appendix cancer so difficult to diagnose?
Diagnosing appendix cancer can be difficult due to the lack of effective screening tests and the general nature of the symptoms.
Trustee Week – have you got what it takes?
It’s important for us to have a diverse range of skills on our trustee board. Having different approaches, skills and experience on a board helps Pseudomyxoma Survivor carry out our important work to the high standards that our donors and the public expect.
Breaking the Taboo Around Cancer and Sexuality
Those of us that have been treated for pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) and appendix cancers can have many physical and emotional hurdles to overcome. This is why I believe it’s such an important topic for discussion.
I found out I had an appendix tumour during my c-section
Oh, there’s an issue with your appendix. We’ll need to get another surgeon across to remove your appendix. There seems to be a tumour-like growth on your appendix and there is mucous leaking around your abdomen.”
A grant from Pseudomyxoma Survivor helped me
I am so grateful for the grant from Pseudomyxoma Survivor which I received. It has helped me financially during such a difficult time.
Our Cancer Cash Story
Critical illness was something my mum never had when she had her heart attack at 37 years old and this was another driving factor for us taking out both critical illness and life cover.
Georgina
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our friend and colleague, Georgina Morgan has died. We have been honoured to have Georgina as a Trustee here at Pseudomyxoma Survivor for over two years.
Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC): a novel treatment for patients with PMP in whom extensive surgery is not possible
In patients diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), extensive surgical removal of all visible disease (‘debulking’) combined with instillation of heated chemotherapy in the peritoneal cavity (HIPEC) offers the best chance of cure. However, in some patients,...
Dr Jason Spendelow
Supporting our commitment to living with pseudomyxoma peritonei and appendix cancer, we welcome Dr Spendelow as a medical advisor.
Expansion Exercise with Dr Jason Spendelow
You don’t have to be like or want feelings; you just make room for them and allow them to be there, even if they’re uncomfortable.