Currently, Dr Sugarbaker is the Director for the Program in Peritoneal Surface Oncology. His interests are in gastrointestinal cancer, gynecologic malignancy and mesothelioma.
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CRS and HIPEC sounds complicated, what is it?
Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) for pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a complex operation with the aim of removing all visible tumours, affected tissue and entire organs. The NICE guidelines recommends the Sugarbaker technique and defines the operation as radical.
PSOGI 2018
Pseudomyxoma Survivor representatives once again attended the bi-annual Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International (PSOGI) conference, this time it was in Paris. The PSOGI aims to “improve the treatment and survival of peritoneal cancer patients by educating patients, by training physicians, by organizing meetings and by performing basic and clinical scientific research into peritoneal cancer and the different treatment modalities”.
Gearing up for PSOGI 2018
The PERITONEAL SURFACE ONCOLOGY GROUP INTERNATIONAL conference, now in its 11th year, is almost upon us. I can't quite believe it's been two years since we attended the one in Washington DC! PSOGI is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote research, education,...
You have to do research to find the right medical team that is experienced in treating PMP
I didn’t have any related symptoms before my diagnosis. I went to the urologist for some UTI treatment. The doctor (my hero) ordered a CT scan. That was the beginning of my journey. PMP is so rare and the right treatment is so important. You have to do research just to find the right medical team that is experienced in treating PMP. My wife and family, of course, were there for me.
10th International Congress on Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
To attend a conference, where there were 600+ people who not only are aware of my disease but have dedicated their lives to researching and performing operations, through HIPEC, all to help in advancing the search for a cure, was a great honour.
How was the Peritoneal Tumour Service Patient day at the Christie hospital?
Well a bit later than planned, damned house move, I can update you all on the Peritoneal Tumour Service Patient day at the Christie hospital on September 21st, 2016. The event was really well attended, I’m constantly amazed that this community is much larger than I have ever realised and yet again I was able to meet some amazing people.
PMP Patients’ Meeting – Dr Paul Sugarbaker
Pseudomyxoma Survivor is proud to have sponsored the recent PMP Patients’ Meeting which was held in Basingstoke in May 2013. The first meeting of its kind in the UK, attendees heard sessions from Dr Paul Sugarbaker and patient advocates Amani Albedah, Dave Mason and Dawn Green as well as attending breakout sessions which covered a range of topics.
Helping Children Cope with a Parent’s PMP Diagnosis Part 2
When discussing PMP with your kids, keep it simple and age-appropriate. Focus on reassurance, love, and answering their questions honestly.