In late May 2022, long-time Westford resident Rob O’Neal was diagnosed with Appendix Cancer - Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP). Since PMP is so rare, with just two or three in a million people diagnosed with it yearly, it does not receive the research dollars that other cancers do. We are hoping to do our part to increase awareness and raise funds,...

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 (DATE UPDATED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER) 12 PM | 12:30 PM Player Check-In Eisenhower Park Dogwood Picnic Area, Parking Lot 1 East Meadow, NY 11554 Come and join the excitement at our 2nd Annual Fundraising Event: AROD STRONG Kickball Tournament and BBQ ! As we gather to raise funds for the Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation, you'll contribute...

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. REGISTER NOW

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 You can place a dedication request for a current patient, friend...

Updated: July 9, 2024 We’re challenging you to show us your #rarecourage to support appendix cancer awareness month by creating a Facebook Fundraiser through our Facebook Fundraiser Challenge, and encouraging others to join and participate in the activities below! Add your pictures to your fundraiser with the hashtags #AmberforAppendixCancer or #TurnAugust Amber to be entered into our raffle! Here are...

ACPMP is looking forward to hosting this upcoming webinar as part of our 2023 Education Series. It is with great pleasure that we introduce our distinguished guest presenter, Dr. Alissa Greenbaum, Assistant Professor of Surgery at the UNM School of Medicine. In this webinar, Dr. Greenbaum will: Discuss evidence relating to quality of life in patients undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC...

We've partnered with Gilda's Club Metro Detroit for Appendix Cancer Awareness Month for a special webinar! Appendix cancer is a rare, life-threatening disease that has increased significantly in recent years. 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...

Starting on August 14, 2023, as a part of Appendix Cancer Awareness Month, ACPMP Research Foundation will be auctioning off several fun and unique items to bid on to raise money that will go directly to funding and supporting promising research to find a cure for Appendix Cancer, and to funding educational programs for physicians and patients about these diseases....

Jump to Full List of Landmarks The objective of this campaign is to shine a light on this rare but increasingly prevalent cancer by illuminating landmarks nationwide. It is crucial to understand that often there are no symptoms of appendiceal cancer. And when there are symptoms, they are often missed or misdiagnosed as they frequently mimic those of hernias, ovarian or uterine...

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the First Annual Golf Tournament to honor Katie Centorbi. The Katie Centorbi Foundation is  thrilled to announce the upcoming Golf Tournament which will benefit the Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation (ACPMP).  This tournament aims to bring together golf enthusiasts, community members, and businesses to honor Katie, as well as, support a...