Articles by Pseudomyxoma Survivor

Can you survive pseudomyxoma peritonei?

HIPEC is a cancer treatment that involves surgery and heated chemotherapy. It’s used for advanced abdominal cancers like pseudomyxoma peritonei.

“I’m sorry we found a cancer.” I was diagnosed with a LAMN

In August 2023, my life changed forever in many ways when I heard the words, “I’m sorry we found cancer”. I was diagnosed with LAMN.

What is HIPEC surgery?

HIPEC is a cancer treatment that involves surgery and heated chemotherapy. It’s used for advanced abdominal cancers like pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Will exercising cause pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) to spread?

Engaging in exercise is generally beneficial for overall health and well-being, even for individuals with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). Exercise can help improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles, boost immune function, enhance mood, and promote a sense of...

How’s PMP diagnosed?

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is usually found during an unrelated procedure such as during an operation for something else.

My dad has pseudomyxoma peritonei. Should I have my appendix out?

If a blood relative has been diagnosed with PMP, you may be wondering if you should have your appendix removed as a preventative measure.

What is the most important prognostic factor for pseudomyxoma peritonei?

The key prognostic factor for pseudomyxoma peritonei is how completely the cytoreduction surgery removes all visible tumours.What is the most important prognostic factor for pseudomyxoma peritonei?

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What’s MOAS?

MOAS is an abbreviation for the term the “Mother of All Surgeries” and refers to CRS and HIPEC.

CORD

CORD is Canada’s national network for organizations representing all those with rare disorders. Pseudomyxoma Survivor is a member.

RareConnect

Pseudomyxoma Survivor is the founding organisation of RareConnect’s PMP community.

Eurordis

EURORDIS is a non-governmental patient-driven alliance of patient organisations and individuals active in the field of rare diseases, dedicated to improving the quality of life of all people living with rare diseases in Europe.

Donate your used printer cartridges

We’re registered with Recycle 4 Charity who will make us a donation for your empty printer ink cartridges.

What to pack for your hospital stay

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 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.

World Cancer Day 2023

February 4th marks World Cancer Day, the one day in the year when the world comes together to raise awareness of cancer and also to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.

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