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Ovarian cancer occurs when there is an abnormal growth of cells in your ovaries, fallopian tubes, or peritoneum. These cells multiply quickly and form a tumour that can spread to other areas of the body.
At Manipal Hospitals, our team of skilled gynaecologic oncologists are proficient in offering the best ovarian cancer treatment in EM Bypass, Kolkata. We emphasise regular screening to ensure early detection and better outcomes.
What are the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer often becomes advanced before it shows any symptoms. The signs and symptoms include:
Pain, swelling, or bloating in the abdomen or pelvis
Sudden urge to pee
Lump in the pelvic area
Vaginal discharge or abnormal bleeding
Weight loss without trying
Loss of appetite
Increase in abdominal size
What are the causes of ovarian cancer?
The exact cause of ovarian cancer is still unknown. It's estimated that changes in the genetic material (DNA) of these cells cause this cancer. These DNA changes can happen during your lifetime or can be inherited (you may be born with them). Also, inheriting other genetic mutations like BRCA1 or BRCA2 increases your risk of developing this cancer.
Besides genetics, your lifestyle, age, sex, environmental factors, and other medical conditions like endometriosis increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer. Taking Hormone Replacement Therapy, menopause, and not being pregnant add to the risk.
How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?
To detect ovarian cancer, our oncologist will:
Ask about your medical history and symptoms
Enquire about family health history related to cancer or ovarian cancer
Perform a pelvic exam
Recommend imaging tests like pelvic ultrasound, MRI, CT, or PET scan
Ask to undergo blood tests to detect CA-125
May conduct a Laparoscopy or a Biopsy to confirm and, if needed, remove the tumour
We have the latest diagnostic tools and equipment to detect ovarian cancer and ensure comprehensive Ovarian Tumour Surgery in EM Bypass, Kolkata, using advanced techniques.
How is Ovarian Cancer Treated?
The treatment for ovarian cancer includes:
Surgery: This aims to remove the tumour and the reproductive organ, if needed. Our surgeon may use the Laparoscopy (minimally invasive) or the Laparotomy (open surgery) technique for the removal of ovarian tumours or associated organs.
Chemotherapy: The drugs are used in this therapy to target and kill cancer cells, administered intravenously or orally. Chemotherapy is given either before or after the surgery.
Targeted Therapy: This cancer treatment uses drugs or substances to identify and attack specific cancer cells, causing less harm to the normal cells.
Hormone Therapy: This may be effective in some types of ovarian cancers that grow by using hormones. They block the hormones to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
Radiation Therapy: This is rarely used for ovarian cancer and involves using high-beam radiation to kill cancer cells.
At Manipal Hospitals, we have a multidisciplinary tumour board that decides the personalised treatment plan after considering all the parameters. We provide the most effective ovarian cancer treatment in EM Bypass, Kolkata, and stay with you throughout your cancer journey.
If you experience any signs of ovarian cancer, seek a visit with a gynaec oncologist at the earliest. These include the appearance of any unusual lumps, pain or bloating in the abdomen or abnormal bleeding. Early detection helps in better treatment.
Any woman can get this gynaecological cancer. In addition, early-age menstruation, late-age menopause, never being pregnant, and having children later in life increase your risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Yes, ovarian cancer can spread to other parts of the body, like the pelvis, lymph nodes, abdomen, intestines, stomach, chest, or liver. Ovarian cancer is usually detected in advanced stages after it has spread, as there are often no symptoms early on. In such cases, surgery becomes essential. Manipal Hospitals offers the best Ovarian Tumour Surgery in EM Bypass, Kolkata.
These are based on the type of cell from which the cancer begins, including:
Epithelial ovarian cancer: This is the most prevalent kind of ovarian cancer and comes in several subtypes, including serous and mucinous carcinoma.
Germ cell tumours: This is rare and generally occurs at a younger age.
Stromal tumours: These rare tumours are diagnosed earlier than other types of ovarian cancer.
Yes, you can recover fully after ovarian cancer with surgery and/or Chemotherapy. Germ cell and stromal tumours have better survival rates. At Manipal Hospitals, our team of experienced oncologists in EM Bypass employ the advanced treatment methods to enhance treatment outcomes.
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