Synonyms: Adenomucinosis | Gelatinous ascites | PMP
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is characterized by disseminated intra-peritoneal mucinous tumors and mucinous ascites in the abdomen and pelvis.
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Advocacy Organizations
Guided Path Terminal Cancer Support
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PMP Pals
PMP Pals is the world's oldest global volunteer-run that provides hope to patients and caregivers living beyond an Appendix Cancer diagnosis and related conditions like Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) and peritoneal surface malignancies. Our mission is to provide information and support that builds emotional resilience, with a focus on finding treatment, through our many free programs like HOPE Zoom.
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