This fourth annual event covered the latest advances in the treatment of PMP and Appendiceal Cancer. PMP/Appendiceal Cancer: What’s New in 2014 - Dr. Lambert PMP/Appendiceal Cancer: What’s New in 2014 - Dr. Greiner, Avatar Program PMP/Appendiceal Cancer: What’s New in 2014 - Keynote, Dr. Misdraji PMP/Appendiceal Cancer: What’s New in 2014 - Panel Discussion

We heard from a variety of experts about the prevalence, signs and symptoms, treatment options and latest research. Armando Sardi, MD, Medical Director, Mercy Medical Center Cancer Center; Director, Surgical Oncology, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland presented "Lessons Learned and Outcomes in the Development of a Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program." To view video from this event, select Part 1 or Part 2

Attendees at this second annual event learned about pseudomyxoma peritonei and non-carcinoid appendiceal tumors and heard from a variety of experts about the prevalence, the signs and symptoms, treatment options, and latest research. Topics presented included surgical and medical oncology perspectives, imaging for appendiceal cancer, insurance coverage, nutrition, exercise and wellness, and patient and family perspectives.

Congrats to Tim Shaughnessy for completing the CareFirst Half-Marathon in 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 18 seconds, and surpassing his fundraising goal for the PMP Research Foundation. Way to go Tim!

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2nd Annual PMP Cancer Symposium on Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP): Progress in Treatment using Cytoreductive Surgery and Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy on June 17, 2011 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA. A special thanks to our amazing, dedicated specialists/speakers Drs. Sugarbaker, Lambert, Esquivel and Sardi.

Attendees learned more about pseudomyxoma peritonei and non-carcinoid appendiceal tumors. Heard from a variety of experts about the prevalence, the signs and symptoms, treatment options, and latest research. Topics presented include surgical and medical oncology perspectives, palliative care and symptom control, nutrition, exercise and wellness, and patient and family perspectives. Keynote: PMP/Appendiceal Cancer: Little Organ, Big Problem Speaker: H. Richard...

The PMP Research Foundation held its first annual PMP Symposium on June 19, 2010 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. Speakers included: Armando Sardi, M.D., F.A.C.S., internationally renowned surgical oncologist, serves as the director of The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, as well as the director of the Institute’s Surgical Oncology Division. Laura Lambert, M.D.,...

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...