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When Sonja Walker went to the hospital in 2008 with what she thought was a simple pain in her side, she never imagined she’d leave with a diagnosis that would change her life: a rare and aggressive form of appendix cancer. Doctors told her she likely had just one year to live. But Sonja refused to give up. With the help of a friend, she connected with Dr. Armando Sardi at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore — one of the nation’s leading experts in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) an

Risk factors for Appendix cancer to be aware of include: ​ Appendix Cancer Risk Factors: 1️⃣ Age: The biggest risk factor is age. Age...

Did you know August is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month? Appendix cancer is rare and often misdiagnosed. Join the Alliance and ACPMP in...

By Bo Plantz Maryland February 2025 Every day I talk to lots of folks about cancer - about my own experience, about the challenges the...

by Deborah Shelton Executive Director, ACPMP June 2025 “Appendix cancer? Pseudomyxoma peritonei? Never heard of that. What the heck is...

Helen Szablya was caught off-guard when she received a diagnosis of a rare appendix cancer variant. Facing confusion, fear, and the unknown, she didn’t simply retreat — she chose to step forward. Helen’s journey became about more than treatment. It became a mission: to raise awareness of how this little-known disease shows up, why delayed diagnosis happens, and how patients like her can advocate for better care. She learned the signs weren’t always dramatic — symptoms like ab

by Sonya Walker Virginia February 2025 I Was Broken, But the Lord Made Me Beautiful God always has a plan that’s greater than we can...

by Lorne Johnson Belmont Lake, Ontario, Canada February 2025 Hi, my name is Lorne Johnson , I am 61 years old. I have owned and operated...

by Nicole Ziccardi New York January 2025 My baby boy saved my life during his entrance into this world. Here's our story. Sebastian and...

by Bess Livioco September 23, 2023 Bess was scared after getting her second cancer diagnosis. Her family was devastated too. But by finding the right treatment, she managed to overcome cancer. Bess performed in our HIPEC Awareness Talent Show in Baltimore during September 2023. This is her story. Full Transcript (edited): My name is Bess Livioco and I am originally from the Philippines and then I moved here and now live in North Potomac, Maryland. My abdominal cancer was diag

by Sherri and Harold Doss September 23, 2023 Being diagnosed with cancer isn't easy, but with the right support and treatment, cancer can...

by Sarah Seitz September 23, 2023 Sarah received shocking news following surgery. Instead of despairing, she stayed composed and found...