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.

He’s a miracle baby and he’s a life saver as well

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.

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.

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War against cancer

Interview with Dr Sugarbaker, the renowned surgical oncologist on what the future holds for treating the disease.

Hundreds of patients join walk to support GP with rare cancer

Hundreds of patients in Northumberland have come together to show support for their local GP after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

How a town is repaying the GP who treated them for years after her diagnosis with appendix cancer

Georgina Morgan was diagnosed with stage four appendix cancer in August 2018. The town where she lives showed their support by taking part in a walk through Rothbury.

What is ‘jelly belly’ and are you at risk?

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) rare form of cancer begins in the appendix and is nicknamed ‘jelly belly’ due to its symptoms.

Susan met with Ilkley MP, John Grogan, to discuss the work of Pseudomyxoma Survivor and Cancer52. Based on current data, 46 percent of cancers diagnosed are rare and less common, yet they account for 54 percent of cancer deaths.

A woman who had eight organs removed is celebrating her return to health

After being rushed to the hospital with suspected appendicitis, Sandra underwent surgery. However, upon waking up from the procedure, she received the diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).

Liam wanted the legal right to a dignified end

In March 2014, Liam received a diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritonei, a type of appendix cancer that is rare.

Audrey Hepburn’s son: ‘One day we will find a cure for the cancer that killed my mother’

Our patron, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, tells how his mother had surgery but it was too late to save her.

Cancer survivor Susan Oliver beacon of hope for all sufferers

Susan Oliver was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2003 and given only 18 months to live has spoken of how she wants to give hope to others by surviving against the odds.

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