University of Chicago Friday, October 18, 2019 - 8:30am to 1:30pm Chicago, IL We had a great second annual symposium at the University of Chicago on October 18th. Many thanks to Dr. Turaga and the University of Chicago Medical Center for another fantastic educational event. As always, we loved meeting so many of you in person and are looking forward to our midwest symposium again...

Thank you to Dr. Lambert, Dr. Foster, and the Huntsman Cancer Institute team for an amazing second annual Huntsman Cancer Institute/ACPMP symposium and a big thank you to all who attended! As always it is our pleasure to co-sponsor this wonderful event for appendix cancer/PMP patients, loved ones, nursing staff and doctors in an effort to come together to learn...

We were so excited to co-host the first ever Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium at Wake Forest Baptist Health this year on September 27th. It was also a pleasure to be able to give Dr. Votanopoulos his $50,000 research grant check as one of ACPMP's 2019 research grant program awardees. A huge thanks to Dr. Levine, Dr. Votanopoulos, and the Wake Forest...

ACPMP Research Foundation was pleased to co-host and sponsor "Innovations in the Multidisciplinary Mangement of PMP/Appendiceal Cancer" CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEOS FROM THIS EVENT Dr. Esquivel on Evolution in the Management of Mucinous Appendix Cancer Jesus Esquivel, MD, FACS, Frederick Memorial Hospital, speaks on "Evolution in the Management of Mucinous Appendix Cancer" at the PMP / Appendiceal Cancer Seminar on April...

Did you know that #RareDiseaseDay takes place on the last day of February each year? The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives. Make an Impact on Rare Disease Day! Show Us Your Stripes! The zebra is the official symbol of rare diseases in the United States and is...

University of Chicago AC / PMP Symposium – At the Forefront of PMP/Appendiceal Cancer The Gordon Center for Integrative Sciences Conference Room W301 929 E. 57th Street Chicago, IL 60637 Dr. Kiran Turaga will be hosting this event with ACPMP. At the Forefront of PMP/Appendiceal Cancer Agenda:         8:30am – Registration         9:00am – Dr. Kiran Turaga: Welcome & Introduction of...

What:    Huntsman Cancer Institute Where: Huntsman Cancer Institute  Primary Children’s and Families’  Cancer Research Center 1st Floor Auditorium Who:      Dr. Laura Lambert will be hosting this event with ACPMP.   We look forward to seeing you there!! Laura A. Lambert, MD, FACS, FICS Professor of Surgical Oncology Huntsman Cancer Institute 200 Circle of Hope Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84112...

ACPMP is offering scholarships to provide financial support to assist qualified participants seeking to attend the 11th International Congress on Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (PSOGI 2018), to gain knowledge from leading experts regarding clinical and scientific information and innovative treatments that will improve the quality of life for patients. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2018.

What:    The 7th Annual UMass Appendiceal Cancer/PMP Symposium – updates, information, education and support for people dealing with or touched by appendiceal cancer. When:    Wednesday, October 11,  from 8:30am-1pm Where:   UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus Blais Pavilion, Lazare Research Building 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA Who:      Dr. Kiran Turaga from the University of Chicago,  will be...

The PMP Pals Network 2017 Annual Conference will take place in beautiful Monterey, California starting with dinner on October 7th and followed by the conference on the 8th. At the conference you’ll find fellowship with other patients and caregivers, hear about the latest research and advances in treatment and enjoy stories of hope and inspiration. This year we'll be focusing on the...