by Chris P. | Financial Support, Life after PMP, Social Media, Testimonials, Twitter, Uncategorized
Compassionate Allowance Initiative from Social Security By Shealy McCoy What is the Compassionate Allowance Initiative? The Compassionate Allowance Initiative is a way to expedite the processing of Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Social Security...
by Chris P. | After Surgery, Conferences, Life after PMP, Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized
Recently several Pals attended the PMP/Appendix Cancer symposium at the University of California at San Diego, where Eric Roeland, M. D. spoke on palliative care during cancer treatment. He stressed that under the new model, palliative care starts early. Under the...
by Chris P. | After Surgery, Life after PMP, Nausea, Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized
Cancer patients may experience obstructions and blockages prior to, and/or following surgery. Obstructions may affect patients experiencing gastrointestinal disorders/diseases for a variety of reasons; among them: tumors, adhesions, and inappropriate dietary choices....
by Chris P. | After Surgery, Ostomy Care, Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized, Wound Care
Most of us who undergo surgery return from the hospital with some sort of wound. Be it a drain, temporary or permanent ostomy, or an incision that is still “seeping”; these can be quite troublesome to deal with, especially for those with sensitive skin. The surgeon...
by Chris P. | After Surgery, Nausea, Social Media, Twitter
PMP Pals recently received a question from a caregiver: My adult daughter had CRS and HIPEC three months ago, yet still feels nauseated with occasional bouts of vomiting. Her surgical oncologist says it will take a few months for her digestive system to “wake up.” Is...
by Chris P. | Causes, Genetics, Social Media, Twitter
Dr. Brian Loggie Answers Questions Dr. Loggie answered questions presented by members of the PMP Pals’ Network who are concerned about the possibility of hereditary or environmental factors that may possibly be associated with Appendix Cancer/Pseudomyxoma...
