RECORDINGS NOW AVAILABLE! The Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (ACPMP) Research Foundation, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, University of Chicago Medicine and University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute will host a virtual Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 10am - 4pm ET. This event is free and open to all! Can't attend live? No worries. The event...

Want to meet up with fellow appendix cancer/PMP patients and caregivers in YOUR local area? "Appendix Cancer Allies" is a new program enabling patients and caregivers to connect locally and create community. ACPMP and members of our Patient Advisory Council will coordinate local gatherings, first virtually and eventually safely in person, for patients and caregivers to create local networks, provide support, and share information with...

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Want to meet up with fellow appendix cancer/PMP patients and caregivers in YOUR local area? ACPMP is pleased to present “Appendix Cancer Allies,” a new program enabling patients and caregivers to connect locally and create community. ACPMP and members of our Patient Advisory Council will coordinate local gatherings, first virtually and eventually safely in person, for patients and caregivers to create local...

 

Father's Day Weekend | June 19th - 20th, 2021 Get outside this Father's Day weekend (June 19-20, 2021) in support of the Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation’s 15th Annual Appendix Cancer/PMP Walk or Run! TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE: 1. VIRTUALLY on either, Saturday, June 19th or Sunday, June 20th, by walking or running in your neighborhood ACPMP is proud to announce that the 15th annual “Make a Difference for...

Rare Disease Day is a global day of awareness that celebrates our collective strength. The goal each year is to inform the general public and decision-makers about the life-altering impacts of rare diseases. Here are some ways you can get involved and help raise awareness of Rare Disease Day and appendix cancer: SPREAD THE WORD. Use the ACPMP Rare Disease Day...

Together, all our actions matter. This World Cancer Day, who are you and what will you do? Our actions have an impact on everyone around us, within our communities and social networks. This year is a reminder of the enduring power of cooperation and collective action. Cancer affects all of us. When we choose to come together, we can achieve what we...

Topic: Regional Therapy for Appendiceal Carcinomatosis: Past, Present, and Future Date: December 16, 2020 Time: 5 - 6pm Eastern Time Please join the Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation and Dr. Raoof with City of Hope Cancer Center on December 16th for a free and virtual educational webinar. Dr. Raoof’s presentation will include: information about the different types of appendiceal tumors,...

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations. The day's aim is to create an international day of charitable giving to support nonprofit organizations at the beginning of the holiday season. Our theme this year is 'COVID can't stop good'. We will be sharing with you a compilation video reflecting on the challenges of 2020 and...