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Resources for Coping with and Curing Pseudomyxoma Peritonei,
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, and Appendix Cancers

Have you, or a loved one, recently been diagnosed with
 Pseudomyxoma Peritonei,
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis,Mesothelioma, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma,
 Signet Ring Cell, 
DPAM , Appendix Cancer, Colorectal Cancer or related diseases?

PMP Pals Are Patients Like You!

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, perhaps a little alienated from being diagnosed with a rare disease?

The PMP Pals' Network provides you the opportunity to communicate directly
and meet with fellow   patients, and family members!

 We have been in "your shoes" and are now living successful and fulfilled lives, in spite of this rare diagnosis!

View "profiles" & photos of "PMP Pals" living successfully with Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei! 

PMP Pals Answer Your Specific Questions

When you participate in the PMP Pals' Network,
you won't get lost
in an impersonal cyberspace chat room or message board!

PMP Pals 
share resources  and answer your specific questions with other patients and their families
 via telephone, email, personal visits, web cam, postal mail, and SKYPE,
with REAL people using their REAL names and helping you with REAL resources!

PMP Pals Protect Your Privacy

Are you concerned about your personal privacy being protected via the internet?
Do you want to keep your health status and cancer care questions from your employer or prospective employer?

Your personal information and privacy is protected via personal communications using our HIPAA patient privacy guidelines. Your personal questions will not be posted on some "message board" or "forum!"

PMP Pals will help you find a Specialist!

The PMP Pals' Network provides resources for medical treatment,
and referrals to physician specialists in the treatment of
 Appendix Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Mesothelioma, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei and Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

PMP Pals are Experienced!

We have served Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei patients, family caregivers and healthcare providers in 46 countries and in multiple languages providing PMP awareness for twelve years!

 We look forward to serving
you, and your family!

Become a "Pal" today and allow us to assist you! You are not alone!


Would you like to talk with another patient?

Click here to see just a few of our Pal Mentors!

"The suggestions and input provided by the PMP Pal Mentors have been invaluable!" RT, USA

"PMP Pals made my dad feel he is not alone and gave him a reason to continue his cancer journey!" RO, Philippines and USA


"The information & support provided to me & my family were of enormous value. I will always be appreciative of this!" JM, Portugal

The PMP Pals' Network serves those affected by the diagnoses of Appendix Cancer, Colorectal Cancers, Mesothelioma, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis and all Peritoneal Surface Malignancies.

Subscribe today and join us in celebrating 12 years of providing program services!

 

NEWS for TODAY for
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei and Appendix Cancer Patients!

Click here to take this month's survey seeking the possible cause(s) of Appendiceal Cancer

It will take approximately one or two minutes to answer this survey.

Your responses and answers are anonymous.

Questions focus on possible environmental, behavioral and/or familial common causes of appendiceal cancer.

Thank you for partcipating in our informal survey!

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"Click" on any of these titles to find immediate answers to your questions!

Today's "hot" topics...

US votes on HR 4872 Healthcare Reform

Californian with Appendix Cancer seeks insurance coverage

March is Colorectal Cancer Prevention Month!

Get help filing insurance appeals for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei treatment!

Read how this young mother recuperated from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei!

Today's research brings awareness and tomorrow's cures for PMP!

Free help for filing a health insurance appeal (including for HIPEC!)

How can I locate a clinical trial for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei treatment?

Where can I find a local Pseudomyxoma Peritonei specialist?

Alphabetical index of articles by Appendix Cancer specialists for you!

Expanded listing of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei surgical oncologists

Read new articles on Peritoneal Carcinomatosis management!

Follow these health insurance tips for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei patients!

Which tests are used to diagnose Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?

Where can I find health insurance for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?

Where can I donate to PMP cancer cure research and awareness?

Where can I find an Appendix Cancer specialist?

Which tests are used to diagnose Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?

Which chemotherapies are prescribed for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?

Which Diet & Nutrition options are best for Appendix Cancer patients?

Who is developing a cure for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?

Where can I find the right surgeon for Appendix Cancer treatment

How can I understand the diagnosis of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?

Where can I find a local Pseudomyxoma Peritonei specialist?

What are the symptoms of Appendix Cancer?

Which tumor markers are used to diagnose Appendix Cancer?

Diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei? Here's GOOD news!

What a
re the new types of treatment for Appendix Cancer?

Where are NEW Appendix Cancer and PMP Cure Research Trials? 

Where can I find health insurance for Appendix Cancer patients?

What's the best treatment for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?

Is
HIPEC helpful for Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?

Where are
 answers to my questions about Appendix Cancer?

Insurance companies approve HIPEC for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

Is systemic chemotherapy the right choice for Appendix Cancer?

How can I support specialists who conduct research to cure PMP and share awareness?

Does Dr Sugarbaker still treat Appendix Cancer?

View Appendix Cancer & Pseudomyxoma Peritonei PAL PROFILES !

Donate to Appendix Cancer and PMP Cure Research!

Adjusting to an ostomy for Appendix cancer? We'll provide a Pal Mentor!

Find support and awareness for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei patients & their families!

What are the TREATMENTS for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?

thank you pmp pals

Here's what patients and family caregivers say about the PMP Pals' Network!


"I am so glad we joined PMP Pals. You and the Pals have helped me get through this challenging time in my life!" BB, USA

"Thank you for talking with me and for all that you do. You are a blessing to us!" SW, USA

"I really do not know how to thank you for this 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

"Wow! What an amazing organization you have built! A lot to be proud of!" Dr Andrew Lowy, USA

"Thank you for being such an inspiration to the rest of us, by continuing to fight and bring light into our lives." SC, Canada

"Thank you for all you do for so many patients!" Dr Paul Mansfield, USA

"Thank you for all you do! What a difference PMP Pals has made in our lives!" CS, USA

"This is a great site for my patients and I appreciate your efforts in making it happen!" Dr Edward A Levine, USA

"You have made the difference in the recovery of many people!" Dr Armando Sardi, USA

"Thank you for answering our questions so quickly!" BC, Serbia

"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." WB

"I am totally amazed and impressed with your in-depth website!" CS, USA

Click here to read about the PROGRAM SERVICES we provide 
to Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei patients and their families.

 Disease Free from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei and Appendix Cancer!

The PMP Pals' Network hosts more than two dozen resource groups,
 including "Disease Free Pals" comprised of "Pals"
 who have been disease free of Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei for a minimum of 5 to 15 years!

Our DISEASE FREE PALS share helpful insight as to how they have remained
 free of disease and are now leading active lives!

Click on our PAL PROFILES to view a wide variety of profiles of
 Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei patients!


Mary Anne has been a disease free survivor from Appendix Cancer for 8 years! Communicate directly with Mary Anne when you become a "Pal"!

Merrily has been a disease free survivor from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei for 10 years! Communicate directly with Merrily when you become a "Pal"!

Jenny has been a disease free survivor from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei  and DPAM for 10 years! Communicate directly with Jenny when you become a "Pal"!
Click here to read Jenny's 10 year cancer free anniversary article

Brian has been a disease free survivor from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei and DPAM for 10+ years! Communicate directly with Brian when you become a "Pal"!


Become a subscribing member and participate in "Chemo Pals", "Young Families", "Senior Pals", “Disease Free Pals” and more than two dozen of our other specialized Pal Resource Groups for patients and their families!

We are a volunteer patient advocacy program, representing the needs of patients and their immediate family caregivers. We receive no funding from cancer centers, cancer “societies”, pharmaceutical companies or physicians who treat appendix cancer or pseudomyxoma peritonei.

How are the PMP Pals different from other programs?

We support our program services through our subscription membership dues and from the generosity of our friends and families who are also affected by Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.


NEW articles regarding the treatment of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei and Appendix Cancer are posted throughout this website daily. To ensure accuracy of our postings, we include the source and date of each new publication.