Mother who had ovaries removed to beat cancer but gave birth to baby against all odds says she ‘probably wouldn’t be here’ if not for him.
In the Media articles
Audrey Hepburn died from ‘an extremely rare cancer’
Hepburn died from appendiceal cancer, in Tolochenaz, Switerzland, on January 20, 1993. Hepburn suffered from “pseudomyxoma peritonei”.
Karen Wentworth believed people should control their own deaths.
A subject we don’t discuss enough. Karen believed people should control their own deaths. Facing terminal cancer, she lived to define her own ending.
Northampton woman set to take on London Marathon in memory of friends
Michelle’s friend Debs to developed pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), a rare type of cancer also known as “jelly belly.”
Trying for a baby led to news that saved my life
An ultrasound scan showed a build-up of fluid on her uterus, medics didn’t know what was causing it.
Brendan Hanson-Kelly, Television Executive, Dies at 54
Brendan Hanson-Kelly, aged 54, passed away on December 18, 2022, in New York City after battling with appendix cancer.
Kathryn was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei
In 2021, Kathryn’s struggle started when she was admitted to the hospital due to excruciating abdominal pain.
I thought it was the menopause but my symptoms were actually a rare cancer
Although I was concerned, I didn’t think it was worth getting medical advice. Which, looking back, was silly.
The rare ‘jelly belly’ condition that killed Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn, the Hollywood golden age film and fashion icon, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).
New York father approved for rare ‘multi-visceral’ organ transplant
Anthony of New York City, was diagnosed with the rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) in August of 2020.
What I thought was a stomach bug ended up being a tumour the size of a pineapple
The specialist, Mr Moran, explained that I had pseudomyxoma peritonei. I had never heard of the condition, let alone be able to pronounce it!
Family to walk K2B in memory of mum
A family will be taking part in a 40 mile walk to raise money for a charity close to their heart.