Best Ovarian Cancer Treatment in India with Cutting-Edge Technologies with the Highest Survival Rate
The most dangerous gynaecological cancer is ovarian cancer because of its asymptomatic nature. Ovarian cancer couldn’t be found early due to a lack of active screening, and early detection techniques.
Detection of cancer itself is a matter of great concern. However, with the advanced ovarian cancer treatment in India, the survival rates are also increasing.
Let me introduce you to Tiffany, a 45-year-old from Kampala, Uganda, an ovarian cancer patient who survived it, and now she wants other women around the world to learn from her experience.
Tiffany is a mother of two daughters and works in the insurance industry. Tiffany’s husband Ted is a caring husband. She is a very active and fun-loving woman.
Three years back, Tiffany started having some bloating and unexplained weight gain. She went to a couple of doctors and had an X-ray and EGD (also called upper endoscopy, a test to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine). Tests could not find anything.
The next month, she went on a vacation with her best friend on her birthday. She had amazing food and drinks on the beach and took a nap. She began to vomit while she was asleep. She knew that something was wrong and she decided to see the gastroenterologist who had done the EGD.
The doctor said that she had a disorder that didn’t allow food to properly digest in her body. Tiffany didn’t get convinced with the doctor’s advice and decided to meet another Gastroenterologist doctor who examined her stomach and suggested she do a CT scan.
The next day the test report came and the doctor called Tiffany to come to the hospital and informed her that she had ovarian cancer. She was in shock and became uncontrollable.
Ted supported her and they both came back to home. Luckily Ted’s aunt is a nurse in the hospital and advised Ted to not to take any risk and visit India for treatment and Ted’s aunt already knew about MedicoExperts as MedicoExperts visit regularly in their hospital for conducting medical and surgical camps. Ted’s aunt forwarded the MedicoExperts number to Ted.
Ted contacted MedicoExperts and forwarded all the reports. The MedicoExperts team explained the tumor board approach for the treatment and also arranged online video consultation with the gynec oncologist.
Tiffany and Ted had so many doubts regarding the treatment. All of them were cleared during the online consultations. After understanding all the aspects of the treatment protocol, they decided to come to India for the treatment.
After landing, she was admitted to the hospital and the evaluation test was performed to check the spread of cancer. After analyzing the reports the doctor decided to perform surgery and chemotherapy and explained to Ted and Tiffany regarding the treatment approach and the reasons behind the approach.
The doctor performed a radical hysterectomy and six rounds of chemotherapy. After her treatment was finished reevaluation tests were performed to check the outcome of the treatment. The result came and no cancer was detected.
Tiffany and Ted were very happy with the outcome and thanked the MedicoExperts doctors for the treatment and MedicoExperts team for support.
This could be your story as well to defeat ovarian cancer.
Before we start our discussion on different options to treat ovarian cancer, Let’s first understand what Ovarian cancer is.
Ovarian cancer refers to unusual growth appearing in different parts of the ovaries.
The ovary is a part of a woman’s reproductive system where eggs are developed.
Most ovarian cancers start from the surface of the ovary called ‘epithelial cancer’.
This is the least advanced stage of ovary cancer, and the cancer is within the ovaries.
Stage IA – Cancer is confined inside one ovary.
Stage IB – Cancer is inside both the ovaries.
Stage IC – Cancer is present in both the ovaries and includes one of the below:
- Stage IC1 – Cancer cells have leaked to the belly area during surgery.
- Stage IC2 – Fluid-filled tumor has burst, and cancer cells have spilled your belly before surgery.
- Stage IC3 – Lab tests find cancer cells in fluid in your abdomen.
Cancer has reached organs near the ovaries but has not spread to lymph nodes or distant organs.
Stage IIA – Cancer is in the uterus, fallopian tubes, or both.
Stage IIB – Cancer has scattered to organs in your pelves like the bladder, colon, or rectum.
Cancer is in your stomach lining, lymph nodes, or both.
Stage IIIA1 – Cancer is in lymph nodes and might be growing to nearby organs. Cancer in the lymph nodes is either less than 10mm or bigger than 10mm.
Stage IIIA2 – Cancer in your stomach lining which can only be seen through a microscope and might have also spread to nearby lymph nodes.
Stage IIIB – Cancer in your belly which is less than 2cm across. They may also have spread outside your liver and spleen and in your lymph nodes.
Stage IIIC – Cancer has increased by more than 2cm.
This is the most advanced stage which shows that cancer has spread to distant organs.
Stage IVA – Cancer cells are in the lung but haven’t spread to areas outside your abdomen.
Stage IVB – Cancer has been found in lymph nodes, as well as tissues and organs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1. Is Ovarian Cancer curable?
Ans: All types of ovarian cancer are treatable if diagnosed at an early stage.
Q2. Does Ovarian Cancer spread quickly?
Ans: Ovarian cancer grows faster and can progress from early-stage to advanced-stage within a year.
Q3. How to check for Ovarian Cancer at home?
Ans: It is not possible to diagnose ovarian cancer at home, but if you are aware of the symptoms then you can ask the doctor for medical advice.
Q4. At what age can you get Ovarian Cancer?
Ans: The risk of ovarian cancer increases with age. Most ovarian cancer develops after menopause and half of them are found in women 65 years or above. It is rare in women below the age of 40. Women over the age of 50 have a higher risk of ovarian cancer.
Q5. When should you be screened for Ovarian Cancer?
Ans: The screening may be recommended starting at the age of 30 to 35, or 5 to 10 years earlier than the age at which a family member was diagnosed. Screening may include a blood test for CA-125 and a pelvic ultrasound.
Q6. How to detect Ovarian Cancer?
Ans: Only about 20% of ovarian cancers are found at an early stage which has a great five-year survival rate (93%). Hence it is recommended for below to detect ovarian cancer early.
- Have regular health exams
- See a doctor if you find any symptoms
- Screening tests for ovarian cancer
Q7. How to Prevent Ovarian Cancer?
Ans: There are no proven ways to prevention of ovarian cancer, but the below steps can lower the risk:
- Taking contraceptive pills
- Breastfeeding
- Pregnancy
- Surgery on reproductive organs like hysterectomy
Q8. How to prevent recurrence of Ovarian Cancer?
Ans: There is no way to prevent ovarian cancer from coming back. No specific diet can be prescribed as a proven method for ovarian cancer prevention. However, it is recommended to have a healthy diet, exercise, and see your cancer care team for follow-up visits.
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Author Bio:
Dr. Yashashree Joshi – MBBS, MD (Philippines)
Dr. Yashashree Joshi, MD, is a globally-trained oncologist with a robust academic background and extensive experience in pioneering cancer treatments. Dedicated to patient-centered care, she continually integrates the latest advancements in oncology to provide her patients with innovative and personalized treatment plans.
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