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We're raising funds to increase awareness of primary peritoneal cancer and fund all cancer treatment

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Following the diagnosis of our mum, we are coming together from over the UK to run in the Leicester Race for Life. We aim to help raise awareness and to raise money for all cancer research. Primary peritoneal cancer (PPC) is a rare cancer that starts in the layer of tissue called the peritoneum. The peritoneum lines the inside of the abdomen. The cause of PPC is unknown. PPC is more common in older people, and in women. The peritoneum is a large, thin, flexible sheet of transparent tissue that covers the organs inside your abdomen (tummy) - including your bowels, stomach, liver and reproductive organs. It may be helpful to think of the peritoneum like a type of ‘clingfilm’ which has a number of jobs including protecting your organs and keeping them securely in place. It also produces a fluid which covers your organs making them slick and smooth; this stops them from sticking to each other. It allows them to move smoothly when you are active. Symptoms might not be obvious at first, but can include: losing your appetite indigestion feeling sick weight gain swelling or pain in the abdomen breathlessness Treatment is similar to that of ovarian cancer. Cancer is happening right now, which is why we're fundraising right now for Cancer Research UK. There’s no time to lose! Donate today and help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Donating through these pages is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with Cancer Research UK.

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Total raised£525.00
Online£525.00
Offline£0.00

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Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales(4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F).

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