Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of the ovary, fallopian tube, or peritoneum.
An ovarian cyst is a tissue development on the surface of the ovary that develops abnormally. It can occur at any point throughout a woman's regular menstrual cycle and usually resolves on its own.
What are the Ovarian Cancer Symptoms?
The following are the most prevalent ovarian cancer symptoms:
- Bloating
- Abdominal or pelvic pain
- frequent urination
- frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Backache
- Pain during sex
- Changes in menstruation
- Swelling in the abdomen
What is the cause of ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer stages
Stage 1 is limited to either one or both ovaries.
Stage 2 cancer has progressed to one or both ovaries and elsewhere in the pelvic.
Stage 3 involves one or both ovaries, as well as the lining or lymph nodes of the abdomen.
Stage 4 ovarian cancer has metastasized or spread to distant organs and is considered advanced.
Treatment for ovarian cancer Surgery
Salpingo-oophorectomy: During this procedure, the ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed. All of the ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed during a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. If the woman wants to become pregnant in the future but has early-stage cancer, she can have only one ovary and one fallopian tube removed if the cancer is only in one ovary. This is known as a unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. When a woman is diagnosed with a germ cell ovarian tumor, only the ovary containing the tumor is removed, maintaining the lady's capacity to conceive.
Chemotherapy: These drugs are used to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs affect the entire body, whether taken orally, as an injection, or as an infusion. Another option is intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The drug is administered directly to the malignant part of the body via a tube in this situation. Chemotherapy can have a wide range of side effects, especially if given to the entire body.
Radiation therapy: In this process, X-rays are utilized to eliminate cancer cells. One method is to inject a radioactive liquid into the peritoneum. This therapy option may be beneficial for people with advanced ovarian cancer.