PMP Pals' Network Pal Mentor Program
Pals from around the world gather annually for our weekend conference and celebration of life!
The PMP Pals’ Network believes that confident, well educated patients experience a stronger and faster recuperation than do patients who are poorly informed and fearful of surgery!
We base this belief on our own personal experiences as patients and family caregivers.
- The PMP Pals’ Network assists newly diagnosed patients in preparing for surgery by linking them directly with specific Pal Mentors, who have personally been selected and trained to assist each individual patient, based on maturity, successful recuperation, positive attitude, common interests and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
- Patients and their Pal Mentors communicate directly via telephone, personal visits,email and SKYPE.
Among the topics that Pal Mentors assist patients in addressing are:- Adjustment to ostomies,
Post gastrectomy diet and nutrition,
Returning to the work force following recuperation,
Resumption of personal intimacies, post op,
Applying for health insurance, Social Security disability, and other benefits, if needed,
And a variety of other topics of interest to you and your family! - The PMP Pals’ Network serves patients and their families in 49 countries and in more than one dozen languages!
- Join the PMP Pals Network and begin communicating with your Pal Mentors today!
Listed below are just a few of the Pal Mentors available to assist you!
See also:
Couples' Support
Family Support and more!
Pals on the Go!
Meet Pseudomyxoma Peritonei survivor, Jim!
Jim is a Pseudomyxoma Peritonei survivor! Are you preparing for surgery?
He can help answer your questions!
Jim is a "veteran" patient of Dr David L Bartlett!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Jim directly!
Meet Pal Mentors Fred and Anita!
Fred and Anita have more than fifteen years of combined experience as Pal Caregivers!
Meet Pal Mentors in Houston!
Our Pal Mentors in Houston are only a phone call away to answer your questions or visit you in the hospital!
Connect with "Pals" today!
Meet appendix cancer survivor, Ed!
Ed is an appendix cancer survivor and answers your questions about HIPEC and health insurance!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Ed directly!
Call us to request your own Pal Mentor!
"I have appreciated my Pal Mentors after my surgery who were so helpful and encouraging both on the phone and by email. Thank you for all you do at PMP Pals!" AB, USA, pt of Dr David L Bartlett
Linda, Misty and Bob serve as Pal Mentors!
We've served as Pal Mentors since 1998!
Bud, Gabriella & Ginny
Bud, Gabriella and Ginny have served as Pal Mentors since 1998!
Want to talk with other young couples facing "PMP?"
Here's how you can benefit by having Pal Mentors help you!
"I can’t thank you enough for your suggestions and the ability to communicate directly with all of you. Also—I love my Pal Mentors!" AJ, USA, patient of Dr David L Bartlett
Meet PMP survivor, Jeanie, RN
Jeanie is a Pseudomyxoma Peritonei survivor and a registered nurse! She serves as an advocate for other patients! She has been a guest speaker at one of the annual international PMP Pal Network Conferences.
She is a "veteran" of surgery with Prof. Brendan Moran!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Jeanie directly!
Meet other parents of adult cancer patients!
Has your adult child been diagnosed with cancer?
Become a "Pal" and talk with other parents, like Karl and Mary, who help take care of grandchildren when their adult children travel for medical care!
These Pal Mentors are ready to help you!
Are you preparing for surgery? Do you need tips for recuperation?
These Pals are successful "veterans" and are ready to talk with you today!
Meet appendix cancer caregiver, Paul!
Paul was the caregiver for his wife while she recuperated from surgery for appendix cancer treatment. Now he shares helpful suggestions with the spouses of other "Pal" patients!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Paul directly!
Meet Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Patient, Gabriella!
Gabriella takes your calls and "matches" you with Pal Mentors who are selected to meet your specific needs!
Become a "Pal" and request a Pal Mentor today!
Meet Pseudomyxoma Peritonei survivor, Bud!
Bud has been disease free from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei for a decade! He answers your questions about Gastrectomies!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Bud by phone or email, directly!
Meet "Pal Caregiver" Bob!
When Bob's wife recuperated from CRS and HIPEC, he volunteered to help answer questions from other spouses and family members whose loved ones are preparing for surgery
Join the PMP Pals' Network and begin communicating with Bob today!
Meet Appendix Cancer Survivors, Merrily and Misty, USA!
Merrily and Misty met through the PMP Pals' Network, when Misty, on the right, sought a Pal Mentor!
As a ten year cancer free survivor, Merrily, on the left, invited Misty to lunch and shared helpful tips for preparing for and recuperating from CRS and HIPEC.
Now they are both disease free and are waiting for you to join the PMP Pals' Network so they can talk with you too!
Meet PMP Pal Caregiver, Betsy, RN
Betsy is a registered nurse and is the mother of a Pseudomyxoma Peritonei survivor! She is active in our "Parents of Pals" resource exchange program and answers questions for families who are caregivers for cancer patients!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Betsy by phone or email, directly!
Here's what patients say about the PMP Pals...
"Thank you for all you do each and every day for all of us PMP Pals! You are great!"
CB, USA, patient of Dr Paul H Sugarbaker
CB, USA, patient of Dr Paul H Sugarbaker
Meet Pseudomyxoma Peritonei survivor, Marilyn!
Marilyn lives in Australia and travels around the world, meeting other PMP Pals during her vacations! She answers your questions about surgery and HIPEC and has been a guest speaker at one of the international PMP Pals' Network Conferences! She is a "veteran" patient of Prof David Morris!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Marilyn via email, phone or SKYPE!
Meet PMP Pal Caregiver Ginny!
Ginny serves as a Pal Mentor to other spouses of cancer patients. She has lots of helpful information to share with other husbands and wives, whose loved ones are preparing for, or recuperating from surgery!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Ginny via phone or email directly!
Meet DPAM Survivor, Jenny!
Jenny's children were in elementary school when she was diagnosed more than a decade ago! Following extensive surgery and chemotherapy, she has now been disease free for more than a decade, and her children are in college! She serves as a Pal Mentor!
Become a "PMP Pal" and connect with Jenny via phone or email directly!
Mary Anne is an appendix cancer survivor!
Mary Anne experienced several surgeries and HIPEC. She has now been disease free for nearly a decade, and during that time, has become the grandmother of two precious little boys! As a successful survivor, Mary Anne serves as a Pal Mentor to patients like you!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Mary Anne directly!
Meet Pal Caregiver, Ron, RN
When Ron's dad was diagnosed with Pseudomyomxa Peritoni, Ron turned to the PMP Pals' Network for resources. As both a family caregiver and a Registered Nurse, Ron has a personal understanding of the needs and concerns of other "Pal" families, like yours!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Ron directly!
Brian is disease free from appendix cancer!
Brian has served as a Pal Mentor for more than a decade! As a Pal member, you may call him directly to exchange resources!
Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Brian via phone or email directly!
Here's what patients say about their Pal Mentors!
"Thank you to our Pals Mentors for sharing your collective wisdom with us; it's exactly what we needed! It has been so helpful to talk with someone who has been through surgery before. I think are really benefiting from being active members of the PMP Pals' Network!" AC, USA, family of a patient of Dr H Richard Alexander
This page is sponsored, in celebration, by the parents of a patient who is now cancer free, following successful CRS and HIPEC!
Copyright 2012 by the PMP Pals' Network. All rights reserved.
Updated 02.03.12
