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UK Woman with Rare Cancer Lives Fully After Losing 13 Organs

Rebecca Hind, 39, diagnosed with incurable pseudomyxoma peritonei, raises awareness and funds while embracing life despite significant medical challenges.

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Overview

  • Rebecca Hind, a 39-year-old from Cumbria, England, was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), a rare cancer affecting one in a million people, in 2019.
  • Her treatment included two major surgeries and eight rounds of chemotherapy, resulting in the removal of 13 internal organs and a stoma for daily survival.
  • Despite her cancer being classified as incurable, Hind remains determined to live fully, participating in activities like surfing, hot air ballooning, and dog sledding.
  • She is actively raising awareness and funds for PMP research, including participating in a 90km charity cycling event organized by Chris Hoy later this year.
  • Hind's GoFundMe campaign has raised $1,800 for Pseudomyxoma Survivor, a patient-run charity supporting those affected by the rare cancer.