pseudomyxoma peritonei , PMP (Abkürzung)

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei develops at a variable rate, but may grow at a slower rate (indolent) than other malignancies within the abdomen.

Symptoms of pseudomyxoma peritonei may include abdominal or pelvic pain and/or bloating, distension, digestive disorders, weight changes, increased girth and infertility.

In September 2006, Prescott was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, a rare form of cancer, he was told that he would not see his two children grow up; he was given months to live.