Ovarian Cancer Specialists in Vasant Vihar2, Delhi

What is Ovarian Cancer?

Ovarian Cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in one or both ovaries, the female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs and hormones. It is often called a 'silent' cancer because early symptoms are vague and easily mistaken for common digestive or bladder issues, leading to diagnosis at an advanced stage in many cases. The disease can arise from different cell types within the ovary, with epithelial tumors being the most common form. Genetic mutations significantly raise lifetime risk in some women.

Causes of Ovarian Cancer

Results from genetic mutations causing uncontrolled growth of ovarian cells, with significantly elevated risk in women carrying inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations or with a strong family history of ovarian or breast cancer. Other risk factors include increasing age, never having been pregnant, early menstruation, late menopause, and endometriosis.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Persistent bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full quickly when eating, urinary urgency or frequency, unexplained weight changes, fatigue, changes in bowel habits, back pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding

Treatment & Types of Ovarian Cancer in Vasant Vihar2, Delhi

Treatment typically combines surgery to remove the tumor and affected reproductive organs with chemotherapy to eliminate remaining cancer cells, particularly for advanced-stage disease. Targeted therapies, including drugs that exploit specific genetic vulnerabilities like BRCA mutations, have become an important part of treatment for eligible patients.

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