Ovarian Cancer in India among women of reproductive and growing age has become one of the common
problems. It is one of the most common cancer affecting women in India. Know more about ovarian
cancer in India with Cancer Healer Center.
About Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is the cancer of the ovaries (which produce eggs) which is located above the womb
connected by two fallopian tubes. There are three main types of ovarian tumors:
Epithelial tumorsTumors that start from the cells that cover the outer surface of the
ovary
Germ cell tumorsThese start from the cells that make eggs.
Stromal tumorsThey start from the cells that hold the ovaries together
It is the 5th most common cancer in women after breast, lung, bowel and womb cancer.
Risk Factors
The exact cause of the cancer is still not known, but there are some factors that are
found to increase the risk-
Age: Like most cancers, one of the risk factors is increasing age.
Infertile: Women who are infertile i.e. who cannot conceive have a high risk
of cancer development.
Family history: Around 1 in 10 cancers are due to inherited faulty genes like
BRCA1 and BRCA2. Also, if you have a family member with Ovarian cancer or Breast
cancer, then the chances of you getting the cancer increases.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): A small percentage of ovarian cancer is
linked with HRT use.
Overweight: According to a research, if you are overweight you may have a
high risk of cancer development.
Talcum powder: Using talcum powder in between your legs may lead to
irritation causing inflammation and resulting into cancer. Though research is still
going on in this field but precautions should be taken while using talcum powder.
Symptoms
Ovarian cancer symptoms can sometimes be vague and difficult to detect in the early
stage. Hence, if any of the below mentioned symptoms continue for long, a doctor
offering top ovarian cancer treatment in India or anywhere should be consulted at the
earliest-
Pain in the lower abdomen and back
Irregular periods and sometimes bleeding after menopause
Loss of appetite
Frequent urination
Constipation and feeling of tiredness
Pain during sex
Abdomen swelling
Ovarian Cancer: Stages
Stage I: The tumor is restricted to the ovaries. No spread to the abdomen,
pelvis, lymph nodes or distant sites.
Stage II: The tumor is present in one or both ovaries along with advancement
to the pelvic region, such as the fallopian tubes or uterus. No spread to the lymph
nodes or distant sites.
Stage III: The tumor is either present in one or both ovaries along with
advancement to the peritoneum (abdominal lining) or the cancer has advanced to the
lymph nodes in the rear of the abdomen. No spread to distant sites.
Stage IV: The cancer is in the advanced stage with involvement of distant
organs such as lungs, liver, spleen, bones, and intestines. The lymph nodes may or
may not be affected.
Diagnosis
After the physical examination the following tests are done to confirm the presence of
cancerous cells in the ovaries:
Blood test: Ovaries produce a protein called CA125 which can be measured
during a blood test. Usually, women have a low level of this hormone and if the
level increases it indicates that there is something wrong.
Ultrasound: This test helps to find whether the ovaries are of the right size
and texture and if there is any cyst formation in the ovaries. Also whether the
cysts are cancerous or not.
CT Scan: This test helps the doctor see the detailed picture of the ovaries
and to find if the cancer has spread to the other parts of the body or not.
Chest X-ray: This scan is used to find out if the cancer has spread to the
lungs
Laparoscopy: This test helps the doctor see the entire ovary and the areas
around it and find out the stage of the cancer.
Other tests include MRI, PET, colonoscopy etc.
You can reduce your ovarian cancer risk by
Birth control pills: Taking contraceptive pills is linked to reduce ovarian
cancer risk. According to research, contraceptive pills contain a hormone called
progesterone that reduces the cancer risk.
Having children: Women with 3-4 children have a very low risk of getting the
cancer compared with women having no children.
Breastfeeding: There is a link found between lowering cancer risk and
breastfeeding. Hence it's advised to breastfeed for as long as you can.
Painkillers: According to a research, some painkillers like aspirin reduces
the risk of ovarian cancer
Other factors that can reduce the risk includes low fat diet, removal of the uterus
without removing the ovaries and getting your tubes tied.
Treatment
Most women with ovarian cancer are usually diagnosed in the advanced stage where
treatment options are limited. At Cancer Healer Center, a team of experts carefully plan
the ovarian cancer treatment based on the type of cancer, spread of the disease and
general health of the patient. The treatment used at the center- Cancer Healer Therapy
is based on a therapy called Immunotherapy which uses the body’s immune system to detect
and destroy the cancer cells. This is one of the most effective mode of ovarian cancer
treatment in India. Women suffering at any stage, be it early or advanced, can be
treated by cancer healer therapy with great success. Treatment may be used alone or in
conjunction with other treatments such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, etc. Contact
Cancer Healer Center for ovarian cancer treatment in India.