Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to a woman's Stage 4 cancer diagnosis: "Saved my life"

TL;DR

Kate Ping's persistent abdominal bloating was initially mistaken for stress-related digestive issues.
A nurse practitioner's decision to order a CT scan, rather than a standard colonoscopy, led to the diagnosis of Stage 4 ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late due to subtle symptoms that can mimic menopause or less severe conditions.
Ping underwent a rigorous treatment plan including chemotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy, with consistent support from her oncologist.
The nurse practitioner who ordered the CT scan was motivated by the loss of a friend to undetected ovarian cancer.
Now in remission, Ping is actively raising awareness about ovarian cancer symptoms and advocating for early detection, sharing her story of hope.
Ping and her son have returned to running their family businesses.

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