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Cancers of the Digestive System
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Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiWhat is PMP? PMP is an abbreviation for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. This rare syndrome of cancer has been described as "poorly understood" for a variety of reasons. Generally originating from the appendix, the disease may be hidden for many years before symptoms become apparent. Symptoms may include abdominal or pelvic pain, bloating, infertility, increased girth, protrusion of the navel, and changes in bowel function. However, some patients exhibit none of these symptoms. Generally, surgery, often including chemotherapy, is the treatment of choice. Locating a skilled surgeon experienced in treating the disease is imperative. If left unchecked the disease may become more malignant and spread throughout the abdomen or peritoneal cavity. An international listing of skilled SURGEONS and SPECIALISTS is located on the PMP Pals’ Network website at http://www.pmppals.org Other cancers that may be described as “PMP” include: Adenocarcinoma of Appendical Origin To obtain more resources for treatment of this disease, to receive our newsletters and publications, and to communicate directly with other patients and family caregivers affected by this disease, you are invited to subscribe to and join the PMP Pals' Network. Advances in Peritoneal Surface Oncology by S. González-Moreno Levine, Edward (editorial). “Appendiceal Carcinoma with Peritoneal Dissemination: Outcomes for the Best of the Best.” Annals of Surgical Oncology..2007; 14: 2440-2442. See article at: http://www.springerlink.com/content/fvux40671v807725/fulltext.pdf New Research in the Treatment of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Simple Definition of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Long Term Patient Survival for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Lambert, Laura A. and Paul F. Mansfield. “Cytoreductive Surgery and Perioperative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Colorectal Carcinomatosis: If at First You Don’t Succeed...” Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2007 14: 3037-3039. See: http://www.annalssurgicaloncology.org/cgi/content/full/14/11/3037
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