ACPMP - Appendix Cancer / Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation

04/07/2026

As a part of , we're sharing this recent article from UT MD Anderson Cancer Center featuring insights from Dr. John Paul Shen, a member of ACPMP’s Medical Advisory Board, and Dr. Beth Helmink, a 2026 ACPMP-funded clinical investigator award recipient. Their expertise highlights why appendix cancer is so difficult to diagnose and why continued education and research matter.

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 Appendix cancer is now known to be distinct from colorectal cancer. But it can still be difficult to diagnose. Why? Gastrointestinal oncologists John Paul Shen, M.D. and Beth Melmink, M.D., weigh in.

04/03/2026

We're excited to join our friends at Abdominal Cancers Alliance On April 24th in Baltimore, MD for a special new event: "Living Proof: a Cabaret."

This event shines a light on abdominal cancer survivors and families. Their lived experience is the LIVING PROOF that we can live longer, better lives when we get to the specialized care we need! We hope you'll join us for this special new event and help us spread the word about these advanced cancers, like appendix cancer!
Join us for Living Proof!
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
📍 Crown Hall at Guilford Hall Brewery in Baltimore, MD
🎟 Tickets and sponsorships are available now. Seats are limited, so reserve yours today and help us shine a light on the survivors who are the LIVING PROOF that thriving after abdominal cancer is possible.

Get your tickets here: https://www.abdominalcancers.org/living-proof

04/02/2026

20 Years of Making a Difference: Join the 2026 Appendix Cancer Global Walk.

Walk where you are or join a State Walk event! June 13-21, 2026.

Register today: secure.acpmp.org/appendixcancerwalk2026

03/31/2026

💡 Facing an ostomy during cancer treatment can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be a mystery.

Join the Abdominal Cancers Alliance for Demystifying Ostomies: What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know, an educational webinar designed to answer the questions many patients are afraid to ask.

Learn:
• Why ostomies are needed
• What recovery looks like after surgery
• How to manage ostomy care, skin health, and nutrition
• Tips for adjusting emotionally and living confidently

📅 April 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM ET

👉 Save your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017634063627/WN_BsPQn-_0QtSdfswaCsfFqw

✨ Register today—and tag or share with someone navigating colorectal or abdominal cancers who might find this helpful.

03/30/2026

Behind many research careers is a personal story.

In this article, a cancer survivor shares how being open about their diagnosis shaped their Ph.D. journey and their work in research.

It’s a thoughtful look at how lived experience can guide the work that helps patients and families.

Read the article:

“My personal story has become part of my identity as a scientist,” this researcher writes

03/25/2026

Join us tomorrow, March 26th at 7pm for a free webinar led by Dr. Laura Lambert and team at NYU Langone Health reviewing recently released National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines for appendiceal cancer, as well as the current Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Consortium Guidelines for this rare cancer.

Can't make it? Register to receive the recording!

Register: https://events.zoom.us/ev/ApL5GXBWt3-zfYT78DhF1XPC4Nhtn3L51Z0eb0jXI_rdQ75_6gtB~AhIESpUatBG6peqXhd-Og3zf08uIwsRSs5GcxgAYm3CbvKpik2DtVttjeHAnVkoSRHW-5lrp2C8RPOK_okgYgdJsXw

03/24/2026

Appendix cancer presents unique research challenges due to its rarity and complexity.

ACPMP funds high-impact studies that advance understanding from diagnosis through survivorship, with the hope of one day finding a cure for all.

Your support makes this progress possible.

Learn more about the research we fund:
https://acpmp.org/research/research-grant-program/

03/19/2026

Clinical guidelines influence real treatment decisions.

Join us on Thursday, March 26th at 7PM for a free webinar led by Dr. Laura Lambert and team at Langone Health reviewing recently released National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines for appendiceal cancer, as well as the current Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Consortium Guidelines for this rare cancer.

Understanding these updates helps anyone in the appendix cancer community better advocate for informed care.

Register today: https://events.zoom.us/ev/ApL5GXBWt3-zfYT78DhF1XPC4Nhtn3L51Z0eb0jXI_rdQ75_6gtB~AhIESpUatBG6peqXhd-Og3zf08uIwsRSs5GcxgAYm3CbvKpik2DtVttjeHAnVkoSRHW-5lrp2C8RPOK_okgYgdJsXw

03/18/2026

Each year, our community comes together to walk in honor, in memory, and in hope.

You can:
• Join a State Walk location
• Start a team anywhere
• Fundraise virtually
• Donate directly to a participant or team

Every registration includes a personal fundraising page.

Help us reach our goal and fund the next breakthrough in appendix cancer research.

Register today: https://secure.acpmp.org/appendixcancerwalk2026

03/16/2026

We're excited to join our friends at Abdominal Cancers Alliance for a special new event.

"Living Proof: a Cabaret" is shining a light on abdominal cancer survivors and families. Their lived experience is the LIVING PROOF that we can live longer, better lives when we get to the specialized care we need! We hope you'll join us for this special new event and help us spread the word about these advanced cancers, like appendix cancer!

Join us for Living Proof!
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
📍 Crown Hall at Guilford Hall Brewery — Baltimore, MD

🎟 Tickets and sponsorships are available now. Seats are limited, so reserve yours today and help us shine a light on the survivors who are the LIVING PROOF that thriving after abdominal cancer is possible.
👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.abdominalcancers.org/living-proof

03/13/2026

Confused about the new appendiceal cancer guidelines? You’re not alone.

Join us for a free virtual webinar on March 26 at 7 PM ET with Dr. Laura Lambert and the team atNYU Langone Health to review the newly released NCCN Guidelines for appendiceal cancer and the current Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Consortium Guidelines.

This session will explain:
• What these guidelines are
• How they are created
• How doctors use them in practice
• How the two guidelines compare

You can also submit your questions during registration.

This webinar is free and open to patients, caregivers, physicians, and anyone interested in learning more.

Register: https://events.zoom.us/ev/ApL5GXBWt3-zfYT78DhF1XPC4Nhtn3L51Z0eb0jXI_rdQ75_6gtB~AhIESpUatBG6peqXhd-Og3zf08uIwsRSs5GcxgAYm3CbvKpik2DtVttjeHAnVkoSRHW-5lrp2C8RPOK_okgYgdJsXw

03/11/2026

Rare diseases become better understood when experiences are documented and studied.

The ACPMP Patient Registry is the first dedicated patient-powered registry for appendix cancer.

It provides researchers with real-world data that informs clinical trials, treatment patterns, and survivorship insights.

Participation is confidential and impactful.

Join here: https://acpmpregistry.iamrare.org/