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“I’m sorry we found a cancer.” I was diagnosed with a LAMN

In August 2023, my life changed forever in many ways when I heard the words, “I’m sorry we found cancer”. I was diagnosed with LAMN.

How’s PMP diagnosed?

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

My dad has pseudomyxoma peritonei. Should I have my appendix out?

If a blood relative has been diagnosed with PMP, you may be wondering if you should have your appendix removed as a preventative measure.

What is the peritoneal regression grading score?

Doctors use a score called PRGS to see how much a treatment called cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC helps people with PMP and appendix cancer.

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What surgery is called the mother of all surgeries?

Treating pseudomyxoma peritonei and appendix cancers can be challenging.

Northampton woman set to take on London Marathon in memory of friends

Michelle’s friend Debs to developed pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), a rare type of cancer also known as “jelly belly.”

World Cancer Day 2023

February 4th marks World Cancer Day, the one day in the year when the world comes together to raise awareness of cancer and also to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.

I was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei

I had a ten-hour operation in 2015 for bowel and bladder cancer. Three years later, I was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2023

It’s a beautiful run that takes in historic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as crossing four magnificent Royal Parks; Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.