Primary peritoneal carcinoma

[smile421]

I had a hysterectomy about 6 years ago. I am now having many ovarian cancer systoms, bloating, gas, constipation and mild lower abdominal pain. My neice who works in the medical field tells me that if she didn't know that I had a complete hyst. she would think that was what my problem is. I have a cousin with ovcancer so am familiar with symtoms.  Even if you have no ovarys can you still have ovarian cancer?

[LindaF]

Not following your logic lucymullis. Yes, you can still get PPC but it's very, very rare.  More likely your symptoms are related to something else - IBS and/or lactose intolerance causes all of those symptoms for instance - but the only way to be sure is to be seen by a doctor. At this point, a gyn/oncologist is overkill. Start with a gyno and get some testing done and escalate from there if needed.

[lucymullis]

Yes, it can occur in the lining of the uterus.  Not having ovaries certainly decreases your chances.  I would recommend you see a gyn/oncologist.