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Its early symptoms are subtle and easily mistaken for common complaints — persistence of symptoms is the key warning sign every woman should know.
Dr. Anil Singhvi, MD · 35+ years · Founded Madhya Pradesh's first hematology centreConsult in person in Indore, or by video call.
Ovarian cancer arises in the ovaries or fallopian tubes. Because the early symptoms — bloating, indigestion, mild abdominal discomfort — resemble everyday problems, it is often diagnosed late. The warning sign is persistence: symptoms that continue and gradually worsen over weeks.
Treatment combines surgery and chemotherapy, and results have improved with newer maintenance medicines. Even advanced ovarian cancer can be controlled for long periods with modern therapy.
Evaluation includes a pelvic examination, ultrasound or CT scan of the abdomen, and the CA-125 blood test. Diagnosis and staging are usually completed at surgery, when tissue is examined by the pathologist. Genetic testing (BRCA) is advised for many patients as it guides treatment and protects family members.
The mainstay is surgery to remove the tumour, combined with platinum-based chemotherapy — given before or after surgery depending on the stage. Newer maintenance drugs such as PARP inhibitors help keep the disease away longer, particularly in BRCA-positive patients. Chemotherapy is usually given on a day-care basis.
This information is for general education and is not a substitute for a consultation. Every patient is unique — the right treatment can only be decided after proper evaluation.
Dr. Anil explains how modern treatment has made cancer curable.
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