Primary Peritoneal Cancer Symptoms are the same!!! Be aware and spread the word...
My Symptoms were:
Abdominal pain
An annoying cough
Diarrhea
Difficulty eating, feeling full quickly
My primary doctor thought I had Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Went to my GI doctor and was being treated for IBS
then BLOATING...
Fatigued
annoying backaches
My GI doctor sent me for a CAT Scan
Then Shortness of Breath... I call my GI doctor after the CAT Scan and said I can't breath... It is getting really difficult, can't catch my breath... They called and got the results from the CAT Scan... Told me to go directly to the hospital for admittance... They scheduled a abdominal tap (which they drained 7 liters of fluid) and began to run a bunch of tests to figure out what was going on with me. The ER doctor ran all the test needed for surgery as he said I will more than likely need some type of Surgery.... oh man was he right...
My primary doctor asked if he could pull in my Gyno... I'm thinking Yeah, pull in whoever you need to, to figure out what is going on with me...
That evening my Gynecological doctor came into my room with Lynn sitting with me, looking distressed and shocked and said, I have ordered a CA-125 blood test for you, but I know what the results will show... You have Primary Peritoneal Cancer...
And the Journey Began...
Ovarian Cancer Signs and Symptoms
Ovarian cancer symptoms are
often subtle and difficult to diagnose. Research suggests there are four
symptoms that may be associated with ovarian cancer:
• Bloating
• Pelvic or Abdominal pain
• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• Urinary urgency or frequency
Other symptoms may include:
• Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhea
• Extreme fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Backaches
Talk to your doctor if symptoms last more than 2-3 weeks. You are your best advocate.
Diagnosis
Your doctor may order the following tests:
• Physical examination - Your doctor will palpate your abdomen to look for discomfort and tenderness or abnormal fluid
• Pelvic examination
• Blood Test - Your doctor may order a CA-125 blood test. This test measures CA-125 in the blood. CA-125 is found on the surface on ovarian cancer cells and also normal tissue. A high CA-125 level may indicate ovarian cancer or other conditions.
• Abdominal Ultrasound, pelvic Ultrasound
• Biopsy
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