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What surgery is called the mother of all surgeries?

Treating pseudomyxoma peritonei and appendix cancers can be challenging.

What is the HIPEC Procedure?

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.

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BromAc trial in Spain

BromAc trial in Spain

Dr Arona Sanchez from Cordoba tells us about an exciting new trial for patients experiencing a recurrence of PMP.
Photo credit: Hellerhoff, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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#helpushelpyou

#helpushelpyou

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.

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Securing a cancer workforce for the best outcomes

Securing a cancer workforce for the best outcomes

One of the connections we have made this year is with National Voices, the coalition of charities that stands for people being in control of their health and care. National Voice has drawn our attention to a new report published by Cancer Research UK, ‘Securing a cancer workforce for the best outcomes’.

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An evidence-based approach

An evidence-based approach

The BMJ defines evidence-based medicine as:

“the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients”

It’s a constantly evolving definition and at Pseudomyxoma Survivor, we always look for scientific evidence to back up suggested treatment plans for pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) and appendix cancer patients. 

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