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                                                                                                                                                                  Womens' Support and Resource Groups
                                                                                                                                                                  Women with Appendix Cancer
                                                                                                                                                                  Women with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei


                                                                                                                                                                  Join the "Pal Gals!"

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                                                                                                                                                                  Merrily & Mary Anne, cancer free!

                                                                                                                                                                  Women from around the world and from all walks of life, from young mothers, to traveling retirees, participate in our PMP Pal Resource Groups!

                                                                                                                                                                  Are you a woman who has been diagnosed with Appendix Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei or another Peritoneal Surface Malignancy?



                                                                                                                                                                  Do you have questions about preparing for surgery and/or HIPEC, managing your family and household during treatment, returning to the workplace following recuperation, monitoring your health and diet and a wide variety of other topics of interest?

                                                                                                                                                                  Become a Pal and connect with women who have overcome Appendix Cancer!

                                                                                                                                                                  The "Gal Pals" listed below are just a few of our fellow "Pals" from around the world!

                                                                                                                                                                  We invite you to join the PMP Pals' Network and begin talking with us today!


                                                                                                                                                                  Recognize the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer

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                                                                                                                                                                  Learn to recognize cervical cancer symptoms
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: CDC, 01.17.12

                                                                                                                                                                  Marilyn in Australia

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                                                                                                                                                                  Marilyn serves as a "Pal Mentor" to Appendix Cancer patients in Australia and New Zealand!


                                                                                                                                                                  When not assisting other "Pal" patients, Marilyn teaches art and loves to travel!

                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network today and connect  with Marilyn!



                                                                                                                                                                  Jen in the USA, PMP Survivor!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Jen serves as a Pal Mentor to other young mothers!

                                                                                                                                                                  Her children were in elementary school while she recuperated from surgery and completed her chemotherapy regimen.

                                                                                                                                                                  Become a "PMP Pal" and communicate with Jen via phone or email!


                                                                                                                                                                  Jeanie in Scotland

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                                                                                                                                                                  Jeanie serves as a Pal Mentor to other appendix cancer "Pals" in the United Kingdom!
                                                                                                                                                                  She is a "Pal patient" and a registered nurse!

                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network and begin communicating with Jeanie directly!


                                                                                                                                                                  Elaine in the USA!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Elaine enjoys horseback riding during her chemotherapy sessions!

                                                                                                                                                                  Betsy in the USA!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Betsy is an RN and an experienced family caregiver!

                                                                                                                                                                  Betsy serves as a Pal Mentor to other mothers whose adult children have Pseudomyxoma Peritonei!

                                                                                                                                                                  Betsy became an active participant in "Parents of Pals" when her adult daughter was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.



                                                                                                                                                                  Marlene in the USA!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Marlene shares her smiles and tips about enjoying good health with other "Pals" around the world!

                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network and begin communicating with Marlene directly!

                                                                                                                                                                  Merrily in the USA, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Survivor!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Merrily has been disease free for more than a decade following successful CRS and HIPEC for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei treatment!


                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network today and communicate directly with Merrily!


                                                                                                                                                                  Gabriella in the USA!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Gabriella has been living with Metastatic Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Appendix, with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei syndrome, for more than a decade!

                                                                                                                                                                  She answers calls from the "Pal" members every day!

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingrid in Sweden, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Survivor!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Ingrid sends personalized "get well cards" to all "Pals" recuperating in hospitals around the world!

                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network today and communicate directly Ingrid!


                                                                                                                                                                  Mary in the USA!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Mary shares her smiles with Pals around the world!

                                                                                                                                                                  Misty in the USA, Appendix Cancer Survivor!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Misty has successfully recuperated from CRS and HIPEC!

                                                                                                                                                                  She makes quilts for other cancer patients in her spare time, and is ready to answer your questions as you prepare for medical treatment!

                                                                                                                                                                  Become a Pal and connect with women who have overcome Appendix Cancer!

                                                                                                                                                                  Mary in the USA!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Mary is an award winning photographer and artist and has been cancer free for ten years!

                                                                                                                                                                  Become a Pal and connect with women who have overcome Appendix Cancer!

                                                                                                                                                                  Ginny in the USA

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                                                                                                                                                                  Ginny serves as a Pal Mentor for other wives whose husbands are preparing for, or recuperating from Appendix Cancer therapy and treatment!

                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network today and send your caregiving questions to Ginny!


                                                                                                                                                                  Gabriella and Jen in the USA

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                                                                                                                                                                  Gabriella and Jenny met via the PMP Pals' Network more than a decade ago and are available to serve as Pal Mentors to you today!


                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network and begin sharing resources today!

                                                                                                                                                                  Terry from the USA!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Terry enjoys traveling to visit her children and grandchildren, especially following her successful recuperation from CRS and HIPEC!

                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network and begin communicating with Terry!


                                                                                                                                                                  Charlotte in the USA

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                                                                                                                                                                  Charlotte is one of the founding members of the PMP Pals' Network and sponsors the Senior Pals' Resource Group!


                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network today and communicate directly with Charlotte!


                                                                                                                                                                  Merrily and Misty, in the USA

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                                                                                                                                                                  Merrily and Misty met through the PMP Pals' Network, when Misty, on the left, sought a Pal Mentor!

                                                                                                                                                                  As a ten year cancer free survivor, Merrily, on the right, 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!

                                                                                                                                                                  Pam in the USA, PMP Survivor!

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                                                                                                                                                                  Pam serves as an advocate for other cancer patients!


                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network today and begin communicating with Pam!


                                                                                                                                                                  Dee in the USA

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                                                                                                                                                                  Dee loves participating in the Senior Pals' Resource Group!
                                                                                                                                                                  She is an artist and photographer!

                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network today and communicate with Dee!


                                                                                                                                                                  Linda in the USA

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                                                                                                                                                                  Linda serves as a Pal Mentor to other wives whose husbands are preparing for, or recuperating from, Appendix Cancer treatment!

                                                                                                                                                                  Do you have questions about helping your spouse prepare for surgery?

                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network today and communicate with Linda!


                                                                                                                                                                  Betsy in the USA

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                                                                                                                                                                  Betsy serves as a Pal Mentor to other mothers whose adult children have Pseudomyxoma Peritonei! She is also a registered nurse.

                                                                                                                                                                  Betsy became an active participant in "Parents of Pals" when her adult daughter was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.


                                                                                                                                                                  Join the PMP Pals' Network today and send your caregiving questions to Betsy!



                                                                                                                                                                  Ovarian Cancer Awareness

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                                                                                                                                                                  Download free brochures about gynecologic health

                                                                                                                                                                  Obtenga hojas informativas, un folleto, afiches, anuncios de servicio público en inglés y español

                                                                                                                                                                  Recognize the Ovarian Cancer Symptoms!
                                                                                                                                                                  Sintomas de cancer ovario

                                                                                                                                                                  Age, family history, genetics may increase a woman's risk for ovarian cancer.
                                                                                                                                                                  Edad, antecedentes familiares, aspectos genéticos pueden aumentar el riesgo de una mujer de padecer cáncer de ovario.


                                                                                                                                                                  Steps Women Can Take to Reduce Breast Cancer Risks

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                                                                                                                                                                  Read "Steps Women Can Take to Reduce Breast Cancer Risks"
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Web MD 12.13.11


                                                                                                                                                                  Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

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                                                                                                                                                                  Risk factors for breast cancer
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: CDC

                                                                                                                                                                  Factores de riesgo de cancer de mama
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: CDC


                                                                                                                                                                  Ten Cancer Symptoms Women Shouldn't Ignore

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                                                                                                                                                                  Ten Symptoms of Cancer to Ask Your Doctor About
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: Web MD 10.18.11


                                                                                                                                                                  Free Cancer Screening for Women in the USA!

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                                                                                                                                                                  National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
                                                                                                                                                                  Source: CDC

                                                                                                                                                                  Encuentre un proveedor de pruebas de detección cerca de usted
                                                                                                                                                                  Ofrece de: CDC



                                                                                                                                                                  El Programa Nacional de Detección Temprana del Cáncer de Mama y de Cuello Uterino (NBCCEDP) de los CDC, ofrece servicios pruebas de detección y diagnóstico del cáncer de cuello uterino y de mama a las mujeres con bajos ingresos, sin seguro médico o con cobertura insuficiente en Estados Unidos.




                                                                                                                                                                  Thank you to our Pal, Charlotte Lindon, USA, for sponsoring this page!

                                                                                                                                                                  Copyright 2012 by the PMP Pals' Network. All rights reserved. Updated 01.17.12


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