Patient's question:
My mom was diagnosed with pelvic cancer last week. She's only 42! I want to know how to detect the disease early? What are the early signs of pelvic cancer?Doctor's answer:
What are the common early symptoms of pelvic cancer that you must pay attention to? Regarding your question about the common early symptoms of pelvic cancer, here is the answer. Pelvic tumors are primarily characterized by pelvic masses. Ovarian tumors are the most common, among which malignant ovarian tumors account for 3.7%, which is lower than the reported 10%. In addition to a history of pelvic mass, symptoms may include lower abdominal fullness, significantly elevated CA125 levels, and ultrasound findings of solid or mixed lesions. Endometrioma cysts rank second, with approximately half of the cases having a history of dysmenorrhea, one-third having menstrual disorders (manifested as prolonged menstruation or irregular bleeding), and a small portion of cases showing no obvious symptoms, occasionally with lower abdominal heaviness or discomfort. Ultrasound suggests that most cases appear as anechoic areas, with some showing mixed echoes. The cyst walls are thick, irregular, and more commonly found on both sides. CA125 levels are mildly elevated. Chronic pelvic inflammatory masses rank third, accounting for 16.48%, mostly due to chronic pelvic inflammation. The main reasons are that symptoms during the acute phase are not severe, leading to neglect and lack of treatment, or that the acute phase is not completely cured, resulting in prolonged inflammation.