If a blood relative has been diagnosed with PMP, you may be wondering if you should have your appendix removed as a preventative measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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?
Am I a candidate for HIPEC?
The eligibility for HIPEC depends on various factors such as the type and stage of cancer, extent of cancer spread, and overall health status.
What is the HIPEC Procedure?
HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) is a medical procedure that’s sometimes used to treat advanced cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen.
Just how rare is PMP?
PMP is identified by Eurordis as a rare or “orphan” disease (one which affects less than 1 in 2000 people).
What is the main cause of appendix cancer?
The exact cause of appendix cancer is not yet known, and no avoidable risk factors have been identified so far.
What Are Trustees?
Trustees are responsible for making sure the charity is well run, its money is properly managed, and it is achieving its charitable objectives.
Tumour markers CEA, CA125 and CA19-9, what are they and what do they mean?
A tumour marker is a substance of the blood that appears at a higher level than expected in your blood, in your urine or in a sample of your tissue. They may be produced by the presence of cancerous cells or by perfectly healthy cells.
How do you pronounce pseudomyxoma peritonei?
You’ve got the diagnosis and you’ve stared at the words but just how do you pronounce pseudomyxoma peritonei?
Is pseudomyxoma peritonei rare?
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare and uncommon cancer.