Appendix cancer may not cause symptoms in its early stages. However, some people may experience symptoms such as:
- appendicitis (lower right abdominal pain)
- gradual increase in waist size
- build-up of fluid in the abdomen
- bloating
- changes in bowel habits
- hernia
- ovarian mass or lump.
PMP is also difficult to detect, and symptoms may take a while to develop. Symptoms that some people may experience include:
- abdominal or pelvic pain
- gradual increase in waist size
- bloating
- changes in bowel habits
- hernia
- loss of appetite.
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This information was last reviewed in February 2021. View who reviewed the content.
John Henriksen, Consumer; Prof David Morris, Surgical Oncologist, St George Hospital, Sydney, NSW; Caitriona Nienaber, 13 11 20 Consultant, Cancer Council WA.
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