Warning Signs Of Peritoneal Cancer

Unexplained Weight Loss Or Gain

One of the first warning signs individuals diagnosed with peritoneal cancer may notice is unexplained weight loss or gain. While it is normal for weight to fluctuate by a few pounds, individuals with peritoneal cancer often will lose five percent or more of their weight rapidly and without an apparent cause like diet or exercise. Weight loss can be associated with the lack of appetite caused by the cancer as well as other symptoms affecting the digestive and gastrointestinal systems, such as nausea and diarrhea. Weight gain is believed to be attributed to an overall lack of energy leading to reduced physical activity as well as a change in the bodies metabolism associated with the placement of the cancer.

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