Is pseudomyxoma peritonei a cancer?
Yes, pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare cancer that usually starts in the appendix and can spread to the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdominal cavity.
Yes, pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare cancer that usually starts in the appendix and can spread to the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdominal cavity.
If you have been diagnosed with appendix cancer, it is vital to seek a second opinion from an experienced physician who has seen and treated numerous cases of the disease.
The exact cause of pseudomyxoma peritonei is not known, but it typically starts as a rare type of slow-growing cancer called appendix cancer or mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix.
The question we’d all like answered!
It’s estimated that 1 in 2 people in the UK born after 1960 will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime. What numbers are there for pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP)?