Welcome to the PMP Pals' Network!
Resources, Referrals, Research and Support!
Bienvenue! Bienvenido! Willkommen! Benvenuto! Witamy!
PMP Pals' Annual International Conference Weekend
May is National Cancer Research Month!
The Pals are here for you!
PMP Pals from South Africa
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, perhaps a little alienated, after being diagnosed with a rare disease?
The PMP Pals' Network helps you to communicate directly and meet with other patients who have successfully overcome the challenges of medical treatment and are now leading active and healthy lives!
Juntos podemos ayudarte!
Families Join PMP Pals for Support & Resources!
Angel celebrates clear CT scan!
When busy mom, Angel, was diagnosed with PMP, she turned to the PMP Pals' Network for support and resources!
Meet more Pal Families who participate in the PMP Pals' Network!
"My wife and I cannot thank you enough for what you and other members of the PMP Pals' Network have done for us. I attribute my strong recovery to the information and support I obtained through the PMP Pals' Network. You are truly an amazing person and give so much to help others. Thank you for everything!" JB, USA,
Appendix Cancer Survivor Completes Triathlon!
Pal, Jeanne, center, completes triathlon!
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Survivor Stories!
Nancy & family celebrate her recuperation!
Read "snapshot" stories from PMP survivors around the world!
Nancy is an appendix cancer survivor!
Congratulations Nancy for your FIVE YEAR cancer free check up!
PMP Pals are experienced!
Chris has been cancer free for 5 years!
We've been serving patients, and their families, since 1998!
We assist anyone affected by Appendix Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Meothelioma, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei and all Peritoneal Surface Malignancies in 50 countries!
Our Support & Resource Groups Meet Your Needs!
Join our Young Families' Support Group!
We'll help you find a connection with other patients!
We host more than two dozen support & resource groups to address your specific needs!
Our most popular support groups include "HIPEC Pals", Mens' Support, Womens' Support, Senior Pals, and Young Families!
Meet Other Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Survivors!
Appendix Cancer Success Stories!
PMP Pals answer YOUR specific questions!
Jeanie has been disease free 10 years!
When you participate in the PMP Pals' Network, you won't get lost in an impersonal cyberspace chat room or message board!
Our Pal Mentors are selected to personally assist you with your specific questions and special needs!
You are not alone!
Pal Mentors are personally trained and selected to help you!
Pals Fred and Anita!
"Thank you so much for my Pal Mentors. I already feel better knowing there are people out there who can relate to my experience." Stephanie P, USA
Join the Pals and request a Pal Mentor!
Read what patients, families and doctors say about PMP Pals!
Appendix Cancer Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appendix Cancer?
What causes Appendix Cancer?
How is Appendix Cancer diagnosed?
What are the symptoms of Appendix Cancer?
Where can I talk with other Appendix Cancer survivors?
Find answers to these questions and more!
Stay informed about PMP cancer, Appendix cancer and HIPEC...
Subscribe to the weekly PMP Pals' Newsletter!
What is PMP Awareness?
Pals Marilyn and Ron share PMP awareness!
What is "PMP awareness?"
Awareness is more than a buzz word, a rubber bracelet or a tee shirt with a logo.
Awareness is a lifestyle.
Awareness is about overcoming the challenges presented by a rare diagnosis.
Awareness is about sharing reliable information with your family, friends and community.
Invite your community to visit www.pmppals.org and begin sharing awareness today!
Meet Dr Flores-Ayala!
Join us in celebrating National Cancer Survivors' Day!
PMP Pals' Network Family Fun Day!
Pals Kathryn and Dave welcome you!
PMP Pals' Annual International Conference Weekend 2012
Our venue overlooking the Pacfic Ocean!
Support Appendix Cancer and PMP Research Programs!
View Photos from the Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Workshop
Drs Leyva, Garcia, Flores,Taissoun
Find a PMP Surgeon Specialist in Your City!
We'll help you find a PMP doctor!
Join in the Conversation!
The diagnosis of cancer can present a variety of challenges to any couple.
This week we're sharing tips for overcoming those challenges and building a stronger marriage during cancer treatment and recuperation.
Join the PMP Pals' Network and join in the conversation!
Noticias de Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer en Espanol
Síntomas del cáncer colorrectal
¿Debe hacerse las pruebas de detección del #cáncer de colon
aunque no tenga ningún síntoma?
Essential Health Screening Tests for Men
"PMP Pals feels like a large, "family" with everyone offering to help in any way possible.The service you provide is amazing!" GH, USA, pt of Dr Paul Mansfield
Congratulations PMP Pals' Network!
Today's Interview with Dr Paul H Sugarbaker
PMP Pal Family Raises Funds for PMP Cancer Research!
PMP Pals from Holland
Live an active life, in spite of appendix cancer!
Andy races his bike while on chemo!
Become a "Pal" and meet with successful patients of the world's most experienced appendiceal cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei treatment specialists!
This week's free book for Pal Members is "Chemotherapy and You!"
"While preparing for surgery, it's very helpful to read all the articles posted on www.pmppals.org , but it's especially comforting to have actual people to talk to. I'm so grateful for the many inspirational stories shared by my PMP Pal Network Mentors."
KR, USA patient of Dr Andrew Lowy
KR, USA patient of Dr Andrew Lowy
PMP Pals put the CAN DO in CANcer! ®
We're real people, with real answers and we're really here for you!
Juntos podemos ayudarte!
Testimonials from Pals Around the World!
"The information & support provided to me & my family were of enormous value. I will always be appreciative of this!" JM, Portugal
“PMP Pals have always been here when I need them. It has been so educational and comforting to talk with Gabriella and the Pal Mentors. Thank you to PMP Pals!” BB, United Kingdom
"Thank you for being such an inspiration to the rest of us, by continuing to fight and bring light into our lives." SC, Canada
"Thanks to you, my father is recuperating now. We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts, as your input made huge difference in helping us find medical care for our father!" NS, India
"You've given us hope and strength to stay positive when we were feeling hopelessly weak.
You've shared your wisdom, kindness and concern for us, and unselfishly comforted us during what seemed to be our darkest moments." SH, Canada
"PMP Pals made my dad feel he is not alone and gave him a reason to continue his cancer journey!" RO, Philippines and USA
National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD)
The PMP Pals' Network partners with NORD!
American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
The PMP Pals' Network partners with the ASPSM!
United Ostomy Association
The PMP Pals' Network partners with the UOA!
What is PMP?
Tips of the Day
Today's News!
This Week's Free Book for Pal Members
Financial Aid for Appendix Cancer Patients
Who supports your family while you are recuperating from cancer treatment?
Financial resources for you and your dependents
If you have questions, we have answers!
Get to Know Dr Paul H Sugarbaker!
Interview with Dr Jesus Esquivel
Dr David L Bartlett: Physician of the Year!
Dr David L Bartlett, left
Información Del Cáncer En Español
National Cancer Institute (Instituto Nacional del Cáncer)
Oncolink (En Español)
American Cancer Society (Sociedad del Cáncer Americana)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (Sociedad Americana de la Oncología Clínica)
Oncolink (En Español)
American Cancer Society (Sociedad del Cáncer Americana)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (Sociedad Americana de la Oncología Clínica)
HIPEC en Espanol
Pals Around the World!
Abu Dhabi
"I really do not know how to thank you for your amazing support. You cannot imagine how much your phone calls and emails mean to me. I really appreciate your kind support & care, you will not believe me how much my morale has changed after talking with you! You are really pumping a huge amount of hope regarding this disease and treatment!" KE, Abu Dhabi
Australia!
"I never would have found my surgeon, Professor David Morris, without you! You saved my life!"
MP, Australia!
Bulgaria!
The PMP Pals' Network welcomes our 50th country of service; Bulgaria!
Canada!
Yvon from Canada!
Denmark!
Pal members, Verner and Jytte from Denmark!
Holland!
PMP patients meet in the Netherlands this month!
“I'd like to thank PMP Pals for the useful information and support, for me as well as for my wife. By listening to you and by discussing the information you shared- as well as by sharing some of it with our teen sons - the whole idea of HIPEC-surgery has lost a great deal of its frightening impact on me. I feel well prepared and am confident about HIPEC" RB, Holland
“I'd like to thank PMP Pals for the useful information and support, for me as well as for my wife. By listening to you and by discussing the information you shared- as well as by sharing some of it with our teen sons - the whole idea of HIPEC-surgery has lost a great deal of its frightening impact on me. I feel well prepared and am confident about HIPEC" RB, Holland
Hong Kong!
“With PMP Pal's help, I met my Pal Mentor who helped me adjust to the difficulties of the surgery and pave my way to the treatment in the best available treatment. I am very grateful to PMP PALS, especially to Gabriella, for her help and enthusiasm, and to Jeanie my Pal Mentor who helped me to get over such a difficult period of my life” JL, Hong Kong and England
Malaysia!
Dennis from Malaysia!
Welcome Pacific Rim Pals!
Participate with Pals from Australia, China, Korea, New Zealand, USA, and more!
Welcome Poland!
The PMP Pals' Network welcomes Poland as our 49th country of service! Witamy!
Scotland!
Jeanie from Scotland!
Serbia!
"Thank you Pals for always answering our questions so quickly!" BC, Serbia
USA!
Robert from USA!
PMP Pals in French
PMP Pals in German
PMP Pals in Italian
PMP Pals in Portuguese
PMP Pals in Spanish
Take our International Survey!
What is the PMP Pals' Network?
The PMP Pals' Network is a volunteer patient advocacy program.
We neither solicit nor receive funds from pharmaceutical companies, government agencies or healthcare providers, thus maintaining our dedication to serving as patient advocates!
We support the services that we provide, including this web page, publications, conferences and mentoring programs as volunteers and through subscriptions to our publications.
“PMP Pals provided invaluable suggestions and information on treatment options for my husband's rare cancer diagnosis. The information provided is extensive and research based. The director of PMP Pals is knowledgeable and compassionate. Without the services of PMP Pals, my husband would not have survived his initial diagnosis and treatment, primarily because the local physicians did not know how to treat the disease." SR, USA, family of a patient of Dr David L Bartlett
How is the PMP Pals' Network
different from other "support" groups?
Here's What People Say About the PMP Pals' Network...
"PMP Pals is a light in the darkness of cancer! What a wonderful program you've created!"
EK, USA, Social Worker for Cancer Patients
Others sites try to copy us but we are the original PMP Pals' Network
serving our community with integrity!
Join us and become a "Pal" today!
Your "Pals" personally answer your questions about consulting with a specialist,
preparing for medical treatment, recuperation,
and will assist you with practical answers to your concerns about:
Where can I find references for a particular surgeon?
How soon will I be able to eat following surgery?
Should I travel for surgery with a specialist, or have surgery at my local community hospital near my family?
Where can I obtain health insurance coverage?
resuming an active lifestyle after surgery and HIPEC,
diet and nutrition needs,
support for men with appendix cancer,
living with an ostomy,
avoiding obstructions,
pros and cons of systemic chemo,
returning to the workplace after surgery,
support for women with appendix cancer
questions for interviewing surgeons
peritoneal cancer treatment options
and a myriad of other questions you may have!
Read what patients say about the PMP Pals' Network...
“PMP Pals provided invaluable suggestions and information on treatment options for my husband's rare cancer diagnosis. The information provided is extensive and research based. The director of PMP Pals is knowledgeable and compassionate. Without the services of PMP Pals, my husband would not have survived his initial diagnosis and treatment, primarily because the local physicians did not know how to treat the disease." SR, USA, family of a patient of Dr David L Bartlett
"You and so many other Pals in our organization give me strength and support, and hope! We all share a common bond! It is so nice to have a place like PMP Pals; such a wonderful resource!" JD, USA patient of Dr Perry Shen, WFU
"Thank you for all your extra efforts on behalf of PMP Pals! The information you provide to patients and concerned caregivers is given with thoughtful consideration and without bias to physician, hospital, or suggested method of treatment.What a pro!" MS, USA, patient of Dr Paul Sugarbaker
“You are a special angel to all of these people who so desperately need help and hope. I am sure I speak for all PMP Pals in saying a special thank you for all you have done to spread the word when we are given such shocking news. My daughter was given a death sentence when she was first diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, but because of your information is still doing well. You were our salvation. We received hope and were able to fight on. I love you and your hard work that you continue to do for so many PMP Pals. I can never forget how much you gave to our family. May God bless you.” JN, USA, mother of a patient of Dr Paul Mansfield
" I am so thankful I found PMP Pals. It is such a blessing to communicate with others who have been there so you don't feel like you are on an island all alone! I've been very blessed and am thankful for our website at www.pmppals.org, " JO. USA, patient of Dr David L Bartlett
"Thank you for your support and assistance during my recuperation from surgery for appendix cancer. This website is an outstanding resource and your handbooks are immensely helpful!" DN, patient of Dr Paul Sugarbaker
Read what patients from around the world say about the PMP Pals' Network
PMP Pals puts the "CAN DO!" in Cancer!®
We CAN outlive our prognosis!
We CAN live well in spite of a challenging and rare diagnosis!
We CAN find a cure for our rare disease!
What is a "PMP Pal?"
A “PMP Pal” is any patient, family caregiver (spouse, relative, friend, etc) interested in seeking and obtaining optimal treatment for any peritoneal surface malignancy and/or gastrointestinal or colorectal cancer.
“PMP Pals” exchange resources for obtaining state of the art medical treatment, and support for preparing for and recuperating from medical treatment! We've been promoting awareness of PMP and PSMs since 1998!
“PMP Pals” come from all walks of life! We serve people of all backgrounds in 49 countries!
Appendix Cancer survivors from around the world gather to share support at our annual international conferences!
Appendix Cancer Survivors Meet Annually!
Browse through our Pals' Conference Photo Gallery!
"Don't accept an original dismal prognosis that may initially be offered by a non specialist.
Each case is unique! Each patient is an individual!
Published statistics do not reflect the unique case of a newly diagnosed patient, whose options for long term survival are continually improving through modern medical treatment.
We have HOPE for YOU! " Gabriella Graham, patient and 13 year cancer survivor
The PMP Pals' Network supports the conservation of fuel and paper products!
The PMP Pals' Network updates our website 363 days per year with a wide variety of new information to keep you informed about maintaining optimal health!
Whether you seek information about research studies, health insurance, personal mentoring, diet and exercise, new treatment options, and so much more, the PMP Pals' Network is your "go to" place for information!
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This site was most recently updated on 05.14.12
Whether you seek information about research studies, health insurance, personal mentoring, diet and exercise, new treatment options, and so much more, the PMP Pals' Network is your "go to" place for information!
Derechos de PMP Pals' Network © 2012. Todos los derechos reservados
This site was most recently updated on 05.14.12