Ovarian Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a cancer hospital in Andheri East, Mumbai, where ovarian cancer is assessed and treated by a dedicated gynaecologic oncology team. The ovaries are small, almond-shaped organs composed of epithelial, germ, and stromal cells, and each type can give rise to a different tumour. Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynaecologic cancer. Detection is difficult because the disease presents in ways that are easy to attribute to something else. A clear evaluation is the basis of ovarian cancer treatment in Andheri East, Mumbai.
Recognising the Symptoms Early
The symptoms are common: bloating, pelvic discomfort, feeling full quickly, and more frequent urination. Each has ordinary explanations, and most women look to digestion, stress or diet first.
They become significant when they are new, occur together and persist on most days for several weeks. That pattern, more than any single symptom, is the signal for evaluation. Assessment by ovarian cancer specialists helps establish whether investigation is needed.
Screening for Ovarian Cancer
No reliable screening test exists for the general population. CA-125 blood testing and transvaginal ultrasound are used in selected cases, particularly for women at elevated genetic risk, but neither is accurate enough for routine screening. CA-125 can rise in benign conditions, and early tumours are not always visible on ultrasound. Women with BRCA mutations or a strong family history can consult a genetic counsellor about closer surveillance or risk-reducing options.
Diagnosis and Staging
Diagnosis combines several tools. A pelvic examination and transvaginal ultrasound come first, followed by CA-125 and CT or MRI imaging to assess the extent of disease. Where clinically appropriate, the consultation and initial investigations can be completed in a single visit, which shortens the time to a clear picture.
A definitive diagnosis generally requires surgical biopsy, and diagnosis and initial treatment are often combined in one procedure. Staging follows the FIGO system, from Stage I (confined to the ovaries) to Stage IV (spread to distant organs), and is usually confirmed during surgery.
Risk Factors
- A close relative with ovarian or breast cancer
- BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations
- Age, with most cases after 65
- Endometriosis
- Nulliparity or fertility treatment
- Long-term hormone replacement therapy, with risk that appears to normalise after stopping
- Obesity
One or more of these factors does not make cancer inevitable. It is a reason to review personal risk with a gynaecologic oncologist, particularly where family history is strong.
Types of Ovarian Cancer
- Epithelial tumours form in the outer lining of the ovary and represent about 9 in 10 cases
- Germ cell tumours originate in egg-producing cells and are more often seen in younger women
- Stromal tumours develop in hormone-producing connective tissue and are comparatively rare
Epithelial cancer is the most frequent, so most protocols are built around it.
Treatment Approach for Ovarian Cancer
- Cytoreductive (debulking) surgery removes as much visible tumour as possible, frequently alongside staging and diagnosis
- Chemotherapy usually follows surgery to eliminate residual cells, sometimes delivered within the abdomen as well as systemically
- Fertility-preserving surgery for selected younger patients with early disease in one ovary
- Radiation therapy, reserved mainly for recurrence
Our team recommends ovarian cancer surgery in Mumbai only when it is required, with minimally invasive techniques considered where disease is localised.
Ovarian Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Treatment involves many appointments, so a clear schedule helps. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, consultations, imaging and chemotherapy sessions are planned, and turnaround for reports is communicated up front. Care starts with accurate staging, because strategy depends on how far the disease has spread. Our gynaecologic oncology team evaluates each case individually, weighing surgical approach, chemotherapy sequencing and fertility where relevant. If persistent bloating, pelvic discomfort or other symptoms have not resolved, speak with our oncology team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East.