Articles by Media team, Pseudomyxoma Survivor

Meet the woman who battled back from rare cancer

Tara overcame a rare form of cancer, which affects only three to four million people, to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter.

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.

Hepburn died from appendiceal cancer, in Tolochenaz, Switerzland, on January 20, 1993. Hepburn suffered from “pseudomyxoma peritonei”.

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.

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.

Hepburn died from appendiceal cancer, in Tolochenaz, Switerzland, on January 20, 1993. Hepburn suffered from “pseudomyxoma peritonei”.

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.

Michelle’s friend Debs to developed pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), a rare type of cancer also known as “jelly belly.”

An ultrasound scan showed a build-up of fluid on her uterus, medics didn’t know what was causing it.

Brendan Hanson-Kelly, aged 54, passed away on December 18, 2022, in New York City after battling with appendix cancer.

Although I was concerned, I didn’t think it was worth getting medical advice. Which, looking back, was silly.

Audrey Hepburn, the Hollywood golden age film and fashion icon, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).

Anthony of New York City, was diagnosed with the rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) in August of 2020.

The specialist, Mr Moran, explained that I had pseudomyxoma peritonei. I had never heard of the condition, let alone be able to pronounce it!

A family will be taking part in a 40 mile walk to raise money for a charity close to their heart.

Rodney Haynes was an early speedway star in Scunthorpe and known for his fierce and tenacious fighting spirit.