Here's what people say about the PMP Pals' Network!
We receive "feedback" every day!
Here's what patients, their family caregivers and physicians say about the benefits of becoming members of the PMP Pals' Network!
From Patients of Surgical Oncologists
From patients of Dr. Steven Ahrendt...
I would heartily recommend PMP Pals to all who are diagnosed with appendiceal cancers!” RG, USA, patient of Dr. Steven Ahrendt
“Gabriella and PMP Pals have been there whenever I've needed information, consolation and encouragement. " BD, USA, patient of Dr Steven Ahrendt
From patients of Dr. H Richard Alexander...
"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
From patients of Dr. Barone...
"PMP Pals has been a life saver to many people. I can't even bear to think not having a PMP support outlet. Gabriella has and is always been there for everyone all the time. I respect and admire her for all that she does and has done.” PA, USA,
wife of pt. of Dr. Barone
From patients of Dr. David L Bartlett...
“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
"I'd like to express my appreciation for all of the help and kindness you've shared with my mom over the past few months. It's been wonderful for her to have people like you, who know firsthand what she is going though, to lean on during this difficult time. Your support is a great comfort to her, and really gives her the will to continue the fight. I cannot thank you enough." GM, USA, son of a patient of Dr. David L Bartlett
"The subscription dues I paid to join PMP Pals were the BEST investment I have made!" TJ, USA family of patient of Dr. David L Bartlett
“Gabriella in particular was instrumental in giving me solid good advice in obtaining better opportunities with treatment for my wife in her battle with cancer. I could not say enough good things about Gabriella and PMP Pals!" DB, USA, husband of a patient of Dr. David L Bartlett
“Thanks so much for talking to my mom- your call definitely gave her a lift and she has increased her assertiveness in regards to her treatment over the past few days (asking more questions and communicating better with her medical team.)” TB, daughter of a pt of Dr David L Bartlett
"Your warmth, strength and caring are an incredible inspiration to me. I know I would not have kept my sanity through this challenge without your words of wisdom, insight and encouragement. THANK YOU! Thanks to the PMP Pals Network, and Dr. David Bartlett, this week will mark six months since I had CRS and HIPEC. Thank you and Dr. Bartlett for being among those who make miracles happen!" CA, USA, pt. of Dr. David L Bartlett
"I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for the support you have given (and continue to give) my mother in law. Both my husband and I appreciate it a lot. As a doctor myself, I appreciate any and all resources that my patients can utilize to help them in the healing process. My mother in law talks about how helpful this you are, extensively, and I wanted to share my words of thanks. Your personal story is certainly inspiring and your passion for sharing it and simply impressive! Thank you and keep up the great work! Dr. CA, family of a patient of Dr. David L Bartlett
"I am so glad and thankful for the PMP Pals and the communications I've had with our Pals. I've had a lot of opportunities to meet great people along the way, starting with Dr. Bartlett and Heather Jones and the nurses in Pittsburgh and going to those here in Lebanon and those I met online. I am thankful to God for those relationships. Thanks for all the hard work you do." JO, USA, pt of Dr David L Bartlett
"Your warmth, strength and caring are an incredible inspiration to me. I know I would not have kept my sanity through this challenge without your words of wisdom, insight and encouragement. THANK YOU!" CA, USA, pt of Dr David L Bartlett
"I can’t thank you enough for your suggestions and the ability to communicate with all of you! And—I LOVE my Pal Mentors!" AJ, USA, pt of Dr David L Bartlett
"You are an angel and www.pmppals.org probably saved my life!" JL, USA, patient of Dr. David L Bartlett
"Thank you for your constant care and help. I feel reassured by your words!" CA, USA, patient of Dr. David L Bartlett
"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
"We can't thank you enough for sticking with us and helping us to gather information about UPMC and Dr. David Bartlett!" MM and TM, patient and spouse of Dr. David L Bartlett
"PMP Pals Network is a wealth of info for me to help cope with my husband's illness. I do not know where we would be if it weren't for Gabriella and this website. I feel secure knowing there is someone to speak to or email if I have a problem. Also I do not feel alone. Being the caretaker, I can feel overwhelmed at times. I know there is a 'connect' to someone for help. Thanks so much!" GB, USA, wife of a pt. of Dr. David L Bartlett
“After another cancer specialist abandoned me Dr. Bartlett accepted my case. He performed CRS and HIPEC on me eighteen months ago and saved my life. I received another opportunity to live again and it has been great! I can never thank him enough! And I can't thank PMP Pals enough because I found Dr. Bartlett through your website!” J L, USA, pt of Dr David L Bartlett
Dr and his team are the reason I am alive today. It is more than just his surgical skills that have truly enriched my life since he began helping me with my disease in 2005. I knew from the start that he cared about me as a person -- not just another patient. He took the time to truly study my individual case and honestly assess my condition. He appreciated that my wife and I had read extensively about the disease and was very thoughtful and patient in responding to our many concerns and questions. He always responded to our questions factually and compassionately. We feel very fortunate to have been connected to Dr. Bartlett by Gabriella and the PMP Pals site. I can't thank him enough for all he has done for me and my family." JM, USA, pt of Dr David L Bartlett
From patients of Dr. Jesus Esquivel...
"Thank you so much for all your help and information you have shared! I am recovering from a very successful surgery! The PMP Pals gave my family and me such support and strength!" ET, USA, patient of Dr. Jesus Esquivel
"Thanks for all of your collective wisdom. It's exactly what we needed... and so helpful to speak with someone who has been through this before. I think we will really benefit from being active members of PMP Pals!" AC, pt of Dr Jesus Esquivel
From patients of Dr Keith Fournier...
"A thousand, thousand thanks for being such a towering figure as a mentor and an inspiration to everyone confronting PMP. With your moral support and great sense of humor I have had a mostly smooth trip through the surgery!" MG, USA, pt of Dr Keith Fournier
From patients of Dr. Martin Goodman...
"You saved my life! I never would have found my surgeon, were it not for you!" TC, USA, patient of Dr. Martin Goodman
"Thank you for all your support and for connecting me with my Pal Mentors. Thank you for all your hard work in keeping us all informed about each other's recoveries, resources and milestones! PMP Pals been a godsend." JK, USA, patient of Dr. Martin Goodman
"I feel that what you're doing is absolutely amazing! My mom has talked about how wonderful you are, and how important your support group is to her. Who knows, by linking to the wonderful Dr. Goodman's site, you most likely will help future patients make decisions that can and will save lives.Medical information is vital, but the most important service YOU are doing is dispelling fear and confusion and giving people HOPE. Not false hope: but real proof that life goes on, in the most wonderful way!
“Connecting my mom with other Pals has been a wonderful addition to her very full and happy, large circle of friends: friendships that really nourish and support each other. My mother's story is a miracle! Bless you!" family of a patient of Dr. Martin Goodman
"Just a note to thank you for sending me the get well cards from so many Pal fellow survivors! The PMP Pals' Network is so incredibly supportive!” JK, patient of Dr Martin Goodman
From patients of Dr. Laura Lambert...
"Your words of encouragement mean the world to me and to all who are challenged by this disease!" AN, USA, patient of
Dr. Laura Lambert
"Thank you for organizing the Signet Ring Cell support and resource group. It helps to be able to communicate others with others who share this diagnosis." CF, USA, patient of Dr. Laura Lambert
"I continue to be grateful for all your excellent work!" LB, USA, pt. of Dr. Laura Lambert
From patients of Dr. Levine...
“Thanks for all you do to give us hope!” SB, USA, patient of Dr. Levine
From patients of Dr. Brian Loggie...
"My in laws say they owe their lives to you for saving their son by referring him to Dr. Loggie!" LM, USA, family of patient of
Dr Brian Loggie
"It's great to find information on the internet, but nothing helps as much as hearing your real voice on the phone to answer our questions!" JP, USA pt. of Dr. Brian Loggie
"Thanks again oh so much PMP PALS for being there on the phone during those bleak dark nights when my dad was diagnosed. I can only say thanks for being there for me and my family- you are a Guardian Angel." EM, USA family of a pt. of Dr. Brian W Loggie
“The information, and support provided to me, and my family were of enormous value, and I will always be appreciative for this. This is the best resource I have found for patients, and families stricken with this disease. It provided me, and my family with great information, and resources so we could better weigh our options. Thank you PMP PALS, for your tireless support, and resources on this devastating disease.” JM, USA, family of patient of Dr. Brian Loggie
What a blessing! The PMP Pals organization helped me accept the truth, prepare to find my surgeon, manage my pre- and post- recovery processes and connected me with a mentor who had been through the surgery before. Without them I would have felt very much alone, may have lost hope and might not be here today...
I met Dr. Brian Loggie through the PMP Pals. Last month I celebrated my 6th year cancer-free, and look forward to many more happy years to come. I continue to help the PMP Pals as a mentor myself, sharing from my experiences so that others may have hope in their treatments. If you or anyone you know have a similar type of cancer, please consider joining the PMP Pals--you are not alone and we are here to help!” MM, USA, patient of Dr. Brian Loggie
"Please know, dear lady, that you are the lifeline of all of us out here who would otherwise feel so alone as we go through this.I know I speak for so many when I say how thankful I am for you. You are such an inspiration to us ! Our families are glad that Pals are there for us." DH, USA, spouse of a pt of Dr Brian Loggie
From patients of Dr. Andrew Lowy...
"PMP Pals are life savers! They are very helpful and there when you need them. PMP Pals is truly is the best thing that ever happened to me. You were there at the time I needed it the most! Thank you!" JM, USA, pt. of Dr. Andrew Lowy
"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.
I will be forever grateful for your kind and professional work. I really appreciate the PMP Pals' organization. I was so stunned over my diagnosis, but relieved to find www.pmppals.org I've already benefitted so much from the information on the website and from you. I made an appointment to see Dr. Lowy and that is thanks to you!" KR, USA, pt of Dr Andrew Lowy
"GG, I am thankful for your wisdom and efforts to reach as many people as you can face the challenge of this disease! You are an earth angel!" TW, USA, pt. of Dr. Andrew Lowy
"You saved my life. I couldn't find where to turn until I found the PMP Pals’ Network!" MP, USA, pt. of Dr. Andrew Lowy
"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to find Dr. Lowy and for providing PMP Pals to learn about this cancer!" KC, USA, patient of Dr. Andrew Lowy
"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, patient of Dr. Andrew Lowy
"I was so stunned over my diagnosis, but relieved to find the PMP Pals' Network! I've already benefited so much from the information on the website and from you. I made an appointment to see Dr. Lowy and that is thanks to you. I am so grateful for the PMP Pals’ website! I read everything posted and have learned volumes in a short amount of time. I feel relieved and hopeful again." KR, USA patient of Dr. Andrew Lowy
"The PMP Pals' Network are a Godsend!" HG, USA, pt. of Dr. Andrew Lowy
"I am back to playing golf and feeling better than I have in many years. I am amazed at how well I feel! Many thanks to PMP Pals for your dedication and support!" BH, USA, patient of Dr. Andrew Lowy
From patients of Dr. Paul Mansfield...
"I can't thank you enough for all your help, indeed I hope that the kindness/concern you dish out to others be returned twice fold (or more!)" SB, USA, patient of Dr. Paul Mansfield
“PMP Pals was an online resource/connection for our family at a devastating time in our lives. PMP Pals and angel Gabriella Graham provided information and resources for us. PMP Pals was a godsend at a time when we were traveling in circles looking for help. I recommend PMP Pals for information regarding disease. PMP Pals provides hope, strength and love along with information." Mrs. N, USA, family of a patient of Dr. Paul Mansfield
"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
“PMP Pals is by far is the BEST supportive network, I have been a part of and all because of you!" SS, USA, patient of Dr. Paul Mansfield
"Thank you for all the help you gave my dad. He's been cancer free for two years now! You’re doing a great job helping people with this nasty disease!" SH, USA, family of a patient of Dr. Paul Mansfield.
“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, 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
"MANY THANKS to you for spearheading the PMP Pals' Network. You're one of a kind and I'm so grateful for your kindness and wisdom!" BB, USA, patient of Dr. Paul Mansfield
From patients of Dr Mike Martinez…
“PMP Pals has worked with my dad who has been diagnosed with PMP in 2000. PMP Pals has been with him and supporting him all these years.” RO, son of a pt of Dr Mike Martinez
From patients of Dr. Brendan Moran...
"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, patient of Dr. Brendan Moran
“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, UK, patient of Dr Brendan Moran
“With PMP Pal's help, I found 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 here help and enthusiasm, and to Jeanie my Pal Mentor who helped me to get over such a difficult period of my life” JL, UK, patient of Dr. Brendan Moran
From patients of Dr George Salti…
"Thank you for a great website to learn about the treatment for this appendix/peritoneal cancer.Your supportive network is really a wonderful encouragement and I thank you!" AL, USA, pt of Dr George Salti
From patients of Dr. Armando Sardi...
“We could never forget how important you and your PMP Pals Network was to us in the past and present -- you are truly an angel.” KA, pt. of Dr. Armando Sardi
“PMP Pals provides support and advice for patients with a rare cancer. It is a network of experienced patients who are living full lives with cancer or who have become disease free. It is loving, caring, understanding, generous and supporting. It is also a source of vital information that makes a difference in patient outcomes." CP, USA, pt of Dr Armando Sardi
I couldn't have gotten through CRS and HIPEC without you! AY, USA, pt. of Dr. Armando Sardi
"The information you provide is outstanding! I am grateful for the resources you provide!" PA, USA, pt. of Dr. Armando Sardi
"Thank you for all you do to help and your way of giving to all your Pals with such love and compassion!" JJ, pt of Dr Armando Sardi
From patients of Dr. Perry Shen...
"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
From patients of Dr. Paul H Sugarbaker...
"My spirits are always 100 points higher after I talk with you. Thank you for the referrals to specialists, and other information that helps me through my next hurdle!" RR, USA, patient of Dr. Paul H Sugarbaker
"Thank you for all your extra efforts for 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 H Sugarbaker
"Thank you for the information that you have shared with my family. Your words are courageous and much appreciated. As rare as this disease seems to be, now I know that I am not in this alone." KB, USA, patient of Dr. Paul H Sugarbaker
"Thank you for your support and assistance during my recuperation from surgery. This website is an outstanding resource and your handbooks are immensely helpful!" DN, patient of Dr. Paul H Sugarbaker
"Thank you for the privilege of letting me extend my hand to those like the PMP Pals that extended their hands to me after my surgery. I cannot say how much their support and yours meant to me when I needed you!" CB, USA, pt of Dr Paul Sugarbaker
"I want to thank you for ALL you do on a daily basis to assist us. Your knowledge, support and caring ways are truly a gift." AB, USA, pt of Dr Paul Sugarbaker
"I believe that PMP Pals are the main reason I am still alive today." WB, USA, pt of Dr Paul Sugarbaker
"You helped me enormously when I was a patient in the Wash Hosp Center!" LK, patient of Dr. Paul H Sugarbaker
"What a thoughtful web page! Most informative and useful!" EB, USA, Patient of Dr. Paul H Sugarbaker
"Thank you for everything you do for all of us every single day! You are an inspiration to me!" CC, patient of Dr Paul H Sugarbaker
From patients of Dr. Jeffrey Sussman...
"Thank you for your website; the information & resources you are providing are invaluable! " JG, USA, patient of Dr. Jeffrey Sussman
For patients of Dr. Walley Temple..
"What a wonderful group of people the PMP Pals are! You my husband’s life (literally) on several occasions when he had be told to go home and wait to die, since nothing else could be done. And you saved my sanity by listening and offering advice and being there when you were needed." SC, Canada, patient of Dr. Walley Temple
From patients of Dr. V Verwaal....
“I'd like to thank you all 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 the professionalism of Dr. Verwaal.” RB, Holland
"I just want to thank you for sending me so many letters with greetings from people around the world.It is fantastic, that they are thinking of me. It helps a lot. You are an angel, Gabriella, and I wish you all the best.You don't know how much it means to me having found the PMP Pals!" JJ, Denmark, pt of Dr Vic Verwaal
From Surgeons Around the World!
Thank you from Dr Jan Franko
"I recommend the PMP Pals website to all patients because it offers a 'patient's side view" about the frustrating disease of peritoneal tumors. It's great for patients to understand this procedure; patients trust hearing from other patients!" Dr Jan Franko, Mercy Med, USA
Thank you from Dr Paul H Sugarbaker
"We are most grateful to you for your help in providing information to patients with PMP. Your concept of a "Pal Mentor" has been extremely helpful. Numerous patients have mentioned this to me as they came to WHC for this frightening surgery" Dr Paul H Sugarbaker, WHC, USA
Thank you from Dr Andrew Lowy
"Wow! What an amazing organization you have built! A lot to be proud of!" Dr Andrew Lowy, UCSD, USA
Thank you from Prof David L Morris
"Thank you for all the help you give our patients." Dr David L Morris, St George's, AU
Thank you from Dr Edward Levine
"This is a great site for my patients and I appreciate your efforts in making it happen!
Thank YOU for making this website such a great support for patients!" Dr Edward A Levine, WFU, USA
Thank you from Dr Paul Mansfield
"Thank you for all you do for so many patients!"
Dr Paul Mansfield, MDACC, USA
Thank you from Dr Perry Shen
"I appreciate the support of PMP Pals – a great resource for patients with peritoneal surface malignancy!"
Thank you from Dr Armando Sardi
"You have made the difference in the recovery of many people!" Dr Armando Sardi, Mercy Med, USA
From Surgeons and Nurses Around the World
From Patients Around the World...
Thank you from Pals in Malaysia!
"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
“I'd like to thank you all 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
"The information & support provided to me & my family were of enormous value. I will always be appreciative of this!" JM, Portugal
"Thank you for being such an inspiration to the rest of us, by continuing to fight and bring light into our lives." SC, Canada
"This disease has a way of making you feel all alone and isolated. The PMP Pals plan of actually getting to meet others is priceless. It's amazing to see such bright and up beat PMP Pals and resources!" NB, USA
"Thank you for answering our questions so quickly!" BC, Serbia
"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
"You were there for my mother when she needed questions answered, and gave her support.Now we want to help to make it possible for other families to receive the resources, referrals and support that the PMP Pals' Network offers." RVR, USA.
"Thank you so much for your very prompt reply to my inquiry. This is a scary thing for me ,and I really appreciate the information and suggestions you gave me. It is very reassuring to know that there are knowledgeable people like you available with a click of my mouse. It has helped to lighten this newly acquired burden immensely. Thank you again so much." NW, USA
“With PMP Pal's help, I found 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, UK
"This disease is so rare, I hadn't been prepared and would have been out of hope, but through the PMP Pals' Network, I learned about PMP and how to cope with it. I learned who the specialists are, and with knowing about other PMP patients and their success, I have become very confident about what to do if this disease returns. The morale and knowledge and support from the PMP Pals' Network has been priceless in making me unafraid and prepared. I cannot say enough about this!" BK, South Korea
"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 am totally amazed and impressed with your in-depth website!" CS, USA
"Thank you for supporting me in helping me tame the cancer beast. You are my inspiration!" JK, USA
" Thank you for all your work in creating this website! It is a Godsend to know that so many of us "Pals" are out there!" KR, USA
"The suggestions and input provided by the PMP Pal Mentors have been invaluable!" RT, USA
"What a difference PMP Pals has made in our lives!" CS, USA
