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August is recognized as the official Appendix Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of this rare cancer and the need for MORE research to discover new treatments with the hope of one day finding a cure. The ACPMP Research Foundation was established in 2008 to fund research and education to improve the diagnosis and treatment of appendix cancer.
Along with establishing amber as the official ribbon color for appendix cancer, having an established awareness month further enhances ACPMP's critical mission. To that end, in August, ACPMP will produce programming throughout the month of August to raise awareness of appendix cancer to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with this rare and complex cancer that claims the lives of many every year. Each and every patient's life is precious beyond measure.
Appendiceal cancer is what claimed the lives of Audrey Hepburn, ESPN personality Stuart Scott, mystery author Sue Grafton, and just in June 2023, mystery author and avid ACPMP supporter, Carol Higgins Clark.
Programming & Events
Light-Up Amber for Appendix Cancer Awareness
Light Up #AmberforAppendixCancer is a campaign to shine a light on this rare but increasingly prevalent cancer by illuminating landmarks nationwide! We need your help! We need help taking photos of participating landmarks near you! All photo submissions will be entered for raffle prizes at the end of August.
Rare Courage Challenge: Appendix Cancer Awareness Month
Starting on August 1st, We're challenging you to show us your #rarecourage to support appendix cancer awareness month by joining our Facebook Fundraiser Challenge! Facebook and Instagram make raising funds easy, exciting, and secure.
-Create a Fundraiser to Join the Challenge
-Take a picture of you with our printable #RareCourage signs
Rare Courage Rock Block
The ACPMP Research Foundation is building a song playlist to promote August as Appendix Cancer Awareness Month. We invite members of the Appendix Cancer community to submit a song request using this link Song Request for possible airing on:
The Tuesday Evening Rock and Roll Ramble 8:00pm – 10:00pm every Tuesday of the month of August!
You can place a dedication request for a current patient, friend or family member or in memory of a loved one lost to the disease. Maybe a song to thank a medical specialist or team!
Help us promote Appendix Cancer Awareness! Rare Courage Rocks!
Webinar: Meet the Foundations
August 10, 2023 12PM - 1:30PM ET
Join the Appendix Cancer/PMP Research Foundation, PMP Pals, and Pseudomyxoma Survivor for a "Meet the Foundation" night. Discover each Foundation's invaluable work, and connect with a community dedicated to making a difference in all lives affected by appendix cancer.
Online Auction for Appendix Cancer Awareness
August 14th-August 31st, 2023
As a part of Appendix Cancer Awareness Month, ACPMP will auction off several fun and unique items to bid on to raise money that will go directly to funding and supporting promising research and educational programs to find a cure for Appendix Cancer.
-To donate an item, fill out this form or email us at auction@acpmp.org
-You can also Register on the auction platform to donate directly.
Webinar: Quality of life, shared decision-making, and decision regret in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC
August 16, 2023 7PM-8:30PM ET
-Discuss current evidence relating to quality of life in patients undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC procedures
-Define financial toxicity and decision-regret in cancer patients
-Introduce upcoming patient and caregiver survey assessing quality of life, financial toxicity and decision-regret in appendix cancer and PMP
Awareness Matters: Shining a Light on Appendix Cancer
August 24, 2023 6PM-7PM ET
We've teamed up with Gilda's Club Metro Detroit for a special webinar in celebration of Appendix Cancer Awareness Month! Appendix cancer is a rare, life-threatening disease that has increased significantly in recent years. Come learn about the Appendix Cancer/PMP Research Foundation and its mission to fund and support educational programs for physicians, patients/caregivers, and families and to fund and support promising research to find a cure for Appendix Cancer.
This webinar is great for new patients, caregivers and family members, and new or future advocates.
Webinar: Understanding Clinical Trials and How They Fit in Treating Appendix Cancer
August 31, 2023 7PM-8:30PM ET
Dr. Kothari will provide an overview to empower patients and their families with valuable information on how to identify relevant clinical trials, assess eligibility criteria, and navigate the practical aspects of enrolling in these trials.
This session will be a "to do guide" for those seeking cutting-edge treatment options and exploring new avenues in the fight against appendix cancer.
Other Ways You can Raise Awareness
Raise awareness with our stickers on Instagram!
1. Click here to head to our Instagram profile, you will be directed to the highlight labeled August
2. Tap on the right side to look through our messages, to go back, tap on the left side
3. Tap on the sticker of your choice
4. Click on the bottom left of your screen to add a selfie or any other picture to go with your message
5. Post to your story! Click on the ‘‘Your story’’ button to post!
6. Make sure to tag us @appendixcancerpmp
Share or Post on Social Media
-Post on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; use the hashtag #AmberForAppendixCancer & #TurnAugustAmber
-Share our August awareness stories to your stories
-Share our posts to your Instagram or Facebook stories and make sure to tag us @appendixcancerpmp
-Change your Facebook Cover to our Awareness Month Graphic
Learn & Share Educational Resources
Check out our helpful links page for new patient information, educational resources, support forums and more.
Share Your Story or Feedback
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