Jelly Belly Cancer.
Jelly Belly Cancer.
Jelly Belly Cancer:People tremble just by hearing the name of cancer and start praying that no one should get this disease. The name of cancer may be one, but its types are many, such as appendix cancer, bone cancer, brain cancer etc. In such a situation, another cancer was born, whose name is Jelly Belly Cancer. Have you heard about this cancer before? Please tell that this is one of the most deadly cancers. Know about this cancer…
This cancer is also called Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. Jelly belly cancer is a type of tumor that grows slowly. The abdomen and pelvis contain a jelly-like substance, also known as mucin. This mucin helps in causing this cancer. Jelly belly cancer claims 215 people each year in the UK.
This cancer arises as a lump on the inner layer (lining) of the appendix. Apart from appendix, this cancer starts from organs like large intestine, ovary and bladder. According to experts, Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is considered to be a malignant cancer. It is born in the body in the form of a lump, after which it gradually spreads with the help of the appendix wall. Eventually, the cancer cells lodge in the abdominal cavity wall, which is known as the peritoneum. These cells produce mucus, which accumulates as a jelly-like substance in the stomach.
pseudomyxoma peritonei
PMP does not spread through the blood or lymphatic system, rather it remains in the abdomen and gradually increases in size. Because of this, along with breathing, one has to face difficulties in walking. This cancer is quite different from other cancers. It spreads to the parts inside the abdomen.
Symptoms of PMP
When this cancer takes its form in the body, mucus starts producing in the body. This mucus starts accumulating inside the stomach, after which this cancer begins. These mucus starts putting pressure on the intestine as well as on other parts of the body. According to experts, the symptoms of this cancer are such that after seeing it, people consider it as ovarian cancer. Please tell that due to ovary cancer, swelling starts in the stomach. Not only inflammation, but ovarian cancer cells also make mucin.
It is very difficult to find out about this cancer, because the symptoms of this disease are not visible in the body. But if you understand any of the given symptoms, then definitely contact the doctor.
Abdominal or pelvic (bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum) pain
unable to get pregnant
abdominal swelling
Feeling a change in bowel habits
hernia
loss of appetite
feeling full
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