Diagnosis articles

How’s PMP diagnosed?

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

Is cancer of the appendix genetic?

Is cancer of the appendix genetic?

A recent study in JAMA Oncology revealed that around 10% of individuals diagnosed with appendiceal cancer have an inherited genetic variant that increases their risk for cancer predisposition. This is the first study to identify inherited risk factors for this uncommon type of cancer.

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Is cancer of the appendix curable?

Is cancer of the appendix curable?

The treatment and curability of cancer of the appendix depends on various factors such as the type of cancer, the stage of cancer, and the overall health of the patient.

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What things do you wish you were told when you were diagnosed?

What things do you wish you were told when you were diagnosed?

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I just re-found an article and while it isn’t specifically about pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) or appendix cancer, it is very relevant to everyone diagnosed with any cancer and I remember reading it and that it helped me with where my diagnosis (and two recurrences) put me and those around me.

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