Ovarian Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a cancer hospital in Kurla, Mumbai that treats cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer. The ovaries are two small organs on either side of the womb. They make eggs and hormones. Ovarian cancer begins when cells in an ovary grow out of control and form a tumour, which is a lump of abnormal cells. It is the second most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, and it is hard to catch early. That is why ovarian cancer treatment in Kurla, Mumbai begins by listening closely to what a patient describes.
Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored
Ovarian cancer is often called a "silent" disease. That is not quite true. The symptoms are usually there, but they look like everyday problems.
Bloating that does not settle
Pain or pressure in the lower belly or pelvis
Feeling full after eating only a little
Passing urine more often than usual
Each of these has many harmless causes, such as gas, stress or a change in diet. They become a concern when they are new, last most days for several weeks and appear together. A cancer hospital in Mumbai with a gynaecologic oncology team can look at the whole pattern and decide which tests are needed.
Who Is at Higher Risk
Some factors raise the chance of ovarian cancer. They do not mean a woman will get it.
A mother, sister or aunt who has had ovarian or breast cancer
BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene changes, which are inherited and raise lifetime risk
Age above 65, though younger women can be affected
Endometriosis, where tissue like the womb lining grows outside the womb
Never having been pregnant, or having had fertility treatment
Long-term hormone replacement therapy, where the extra risk seems to fade after stopping
Obesity
Women with a strong family history should speak to ovarian cancer specialists about their personal risk.
Types of Ovarian Cancer
The ovary has three kinds of cells, and each can give rise to a different tumour.
Epithelial tumours start in the outer lining of the ovary and make up about 9 in 10 cases
Germ cell tumours start in the egg-producing cells and are seen more often in younger women
Stromal tumours start in the tissue that makes hormones and are comparatively rare
Most tests and treatment plans are built around epithelial cancer because it is the most common.
Screening for Ovarian Cancer
There is no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer in the general population. Two tests are sometimes used, mainly for women at higher genetic risk: a CA-125 blood test and a transvaginal ultrasound, which is a scan done with a small probe inside the vagina. Neither is accurate enough for everyone. CA-125 can rise in harmless conditions, and small tumours may not show on a scan. Women with BRCA changes or a strong family history can meet a genetic counsellor to decide whether closer checks make sense.
Diagnosis and Staging
Doctors use more than one tool. A pelvic examination and a transvaginal ultrasound usually come first. A CA-125 test and a CT or MRI scan follow, to see how far the disease has spread. A firm diagnosis generally needs a tissue sample taken during surgery, and in ovarian cancer the diagnosis and first treatment are often done in the same operation.
Stage tells us how far the cancer has spread. Doctors use the FIGO system, which runs from Stage I (inside one or both ovaries) to Stage IV (spread to distant organs). Staging is usually confirmed during surgery.
Treatment Options for Ovarian Cancer
- Cytoreductive (debulking) surgery removes as much visible tumour as possible, and is often combined with staging
- Chemotherapy, which uses medicines to destroy remaining cancer cells, usually follows surgery and may also be given directly into the abdomen
- Fertility-preserving surgery may suit selected younger women with early cancer in one ovary
- Radiation therapy is used rarely, mostly if the cancer returns
Our team advises ovarian cancer surgery in Mumbai only when it is needed, and considers minimally invasive methods where the disease appears to be localised.
Ovarian Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
Treatment can run over many months, so easy access and availability matter. Our team explains the expected costs, insurance and cashless options at the start, so families are not left guessing. Care begins with accurate staging, because the plan depends on how far the disease has spread. Our gynaecologic oncology team looks at each case on its own, weighing surgery, chemotherapy order and fertility wishes.
If you have bloating, pelvic discomfort or other symptoms that have not gone away, book a consultation with our oncology team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla.