Treatment Options and Survival Rates of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the common causes of deaths due to cancer across our country. It refers to the malignant or cancerous growth that begins in the ovaries. Most symptoms of ovarian cancer begin to appear in the epithelium or the outer lining of the ovary. The early stages of this type of cancer resemble the conditions such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or some other kind of bladder problem. The main difference between these early symptoms of other conditions and ovarian cancer is their persistence and signs of gradual worsening. The doctors will diagnose and perform series of medical examinations that will confirm if the person is suffering from ovarian cancer and the progression of its stage. Following are some treatment options based on the stage of ovarian cancer. Surgery The surgical procedure of ovarian cancer has two main goals. The first one is to determine the stage of cancer and remove the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes if necessary. It also involves removing of omentum, which is a fatty tissue that covers abdominal contents. The symptoms of ovarian cancer can sometimes spread to this tissue. The other important goal of surgery is to remove the maximum growth of the tumor.