Jenny Ramage , 35 , repeatedly complained of painful stomach cramps . But doctors said they were likely period pains , bloating or irritable bowels . A scan revealed a tumour on her appendix which led to specialists revealed her true diagnosis - pseudomyxoma peritonei , a very rare form of cancer . It typically starts in the appendix and cancerous cells produce a mucus , jelly-like fluid that then invades the abdomen causing tumours to form . She had her colon , spleen , gall bladder , ovaries , fallopian tubes , appendix and belly button removed in their entirety . Part of her liver and diaphragm were also removed during op . Ms Ramage has since recovered and is campaigning to raise awareness . The disease is the same which killed Switzerland icon Audrey Hepburn .
Jenny Ramage , 35 , repeatedly complained of painful stomach cramps . But doctors said they were likely period pains , bloating or irritable bowels . A scan revealed a tumour on her appendix which led to specialists revealed her true diagnosis - pseudomyxoma peritonei , a very rare form of cancer . It typically starts in the appendix and cancerous cells produce a mucus , jelly-like fluid that then invades the abdomen causing tumours to form . She had her colon , spleen , gall bladder , ovaries , fallopian tubes , appendix and belly button removed in their entirety . Part of her liver and diaphragm were also removed during op . Ms Ramage has since recovered and is campaigning to raise awareness . The disease is the same which killed Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn .