all countries, appendix cancer, carcinoma of the appendix, survivor's Story, Survivor's Story (USA), USA
I would never have thought that my “summer flu” symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of carcinoma of the appendix. Late July in 2017, I was spreading mulch around the house with my Dad and my son. Good old Dad manned the gravel rake while Danny was busy...
all countries, patient advocacy, Treatment
The current climate has presented us with many issues and one of the greatest concerns is not many of us have visited a hospital for care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the significant disruption that COVID-19 caused to cancer diagnosis and treatment, combined...
all countries, fundraising
During the Coronavirus lockdown, we all know that times are hard for charities but what does this really mean for Pseudomyxoma Survivor? During March to June last year, our amazing fundraisers and their friends and families donated £40k to the charity. This year it...
all countries, coronavirus, COVID-19
We hope you’ve been keeping well these last couple weeks, and have been keeping safe and well as the coronavirus pandemic wears on. Health workers and political figures alike have been working hard to ensure we get the medical care and support we need, and we hope...
all countries, coronavirus, COVID-19
We aim to provide general information about COVID-19 and how it may affect you as a patient with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) or appendix cancer. What we cannot do is provide up-to-date information that is specific to where you are. Always follow your...
all countries, coping with PMP, France, fundraising, survivor's Story, Survivor's Story (UK), Switzerland, UK
I was a healthy 43 years old going about my business when in August 2014 I was rushed to hospital with a burst appendix. I had been suffering from bowel pain on and off for at least 2 years and assumed I had an irritable bowel so it was a relief to finally have my...
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