Ovarian cancer is the third most commonly detected cancer in Indian women apart from Breast and cervical cancers that top the list. The mortality rate associated with ovarian cancer is high in India. In almost 60% of the cases, the diagnosis of ovarian cancer is made in the later stages of cancer – III or [...]
Diagnosis of ovarian cancer requires the involvement of oncologist – preferably a gynaeconcologist or surgical oncologist. While examining the patient the doctor asks about the symptoms including when they began; how they responded to basic treatment and how long the patient has had them. The doctor goes through the medical history of the patient, their [...]
What are the difficulties in diagnosing ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer symptoms are similar to those of other health conditions – owing to which many women miss the early warning signs of ovarian cancer. Ovaries are located deep in the abdomen – making it hard for the gynaecologists to feel them if they have any abnormal [...]
