Symptoms of Appendix Cancer
People with appendix cancer may experience the following symptoms or signs. Sometimes, people with appendix cancer do not have any of these changes. Or, the cause of a symptom may be another medical condition that is not cancer.

Appendicitis

Ascites, which is fluid in the abdomen

Bloating

Pain in the abdomen or pelvis area

Increased girth (size of the waistline), with or without a protrusion of the navel (bellybutton)

Changes in bowel function

Infertility, which is the inability to have a child

If you are concerned about any changes you experience, please talk with your doctor. Your doctor will ask how long and how often you’ve been experiencing the symptom(s), in addition to other questions. This is to help find out the cause of the problem, called a diagnosis.

If cancer is diagnosed, relieving symptoms remains an important part of cancer care and treatment. This may also be called symptom management, palliative care, or supportive care. Be sure to talk with your health care team about symptoms you experience, including any new symptoms or a change in symptoms.