What are the latest survival statistics?
• Survival depends heavily on the type of PMP diagnosed, the stage at which the PMP was diagnosed, the degree of cyto-reduction achieved during surgery, the general health of the patient, and more. • For those with severe disease progression and signet cells, unfortunately the survival odds may be bleak. Less than 5% of these patients may survive five years. • For those with the less malignant, slow growing form of PMP, survival odds are typically beyond 5 years. • According to Dr. Paul Sugarbaker (see Specialists page for more information), 70% of individuals with low malignant, slow-growing (aka “low grade”) cancer cells (often called DPAM) who have had optimal debulking surgery can be expected to live for 20+ years. Remember, statistics are not representative of any one individual’s experience – they are simply a measure of the past. You are always best discussing your particular prognosis with your PMP/PSM specialist. Don’t become discouraged by statistics. Someone has to be at the
