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What is pseudomyxoma peritonei and why surgery over chemo?

MM

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2 hours ago

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare, slow-growing cancer that usually starts as a tumor in the appendix. It spreads throughout the abdomen, releasing mucin-producing cells that create a thick, gelatinous mucus, earning it the nickname "jelly belly". Another surgery than chemo yuck

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