Symptoms
Appendix cancer usually does not cause symptoms until it has reached a later stage and has spread to the peritoneum (abdominal cavity) and rarely other organs or parts of the body. Appendix cancer is found in one percent of all appendicitis cases, more commonly in elderly patients. Symptoms of appendix cancer may include:
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Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix)
Bloating of the abdomen
Abdominal or pelvic pain
Fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite
Fever
Shortness of breath
Indigestion
Nausea and/or vomiting
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Hernias
