Symptoms
Much like ovarian cancer, primary peritoneal cancer may not cause many symptoms in its earlier stages, and any symptoms that do appear may be mistaken for less serious conditions. As the disease progresses, the following symptoms may appear:
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Bloating or swelling of the abdomen (even when not eating more or not exercising)
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
Fatigue or lack of energy
Frequent need to urinate
Unusual vaginal bleeding or menstrual changes
Loss of appetite, or feeling full after eating only a small amount of food
Unexplained weight changes
Shortness of breath
