We have created and curated resources to connect you to education, support, and action opportunities along your appendix cancer journey:
About Appendix Cancer from the ACPMP Research Foundation
ACPMP provides answers to questions commonly asked by patients diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP), Appendix Cancer and related Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (PSM), and their caregivers.
Finding a Genetics Expert
Call: 866-288-RISK, ext. 704
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) has a toll-free helpline that will connect you with a volunteer board-certified genetic counselor who can help you find a genetics expert near you.
Finding a Specialist
Click here to find a specialist.
The ACPMP Find a Specialist tool includes physicians in the United States with experience in treating appendix cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei.
Find a Genetic Clinic Near You
Click here to find a genetic clinic near you.
American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)'s "Find a Genetics Clinic" allow individuals to search for genetics clinics across the United States.
Have you been diagnosed with cancer under the age of 45?
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center offers resources tailored to the unique set of challenges and concerns for patients aged 20-45 at their website YoungAdultsWithCancer.com.
The information about providers and services contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the GAP Study or Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.