Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cancer

They are malignant masses of the ovaries that can be seen especially in older ages and sometimes in younger ages. It is very insidious. Sometimes it can reach large sizes without any symptoms.

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?

It may not show any symptoms. Abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, abnormal menstrual bleeding, urination problems, constipation may be observed. None of these complaints are specific to cancer. They can also be seen in other diseases. Therefore, annual gynecological check-ups are very important.

How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?

Ovarian cancer is diagnosed in patients with ovarian cancer or during a normal gynecological examination. It is diagnosed in a simple way with ultrasonography. Further tests are performed if necessary. Tomography, PET tomography, colonoscopy, cystoscopy can be performed.

Is there a screening test for ovarian cancer?

There is no screening test for ovarian cancer. Therefore, it cannot be diagnosed early without cancer. In other words, it cannot be diagnosed before cancer develops. Tumor markers such as Ca 125 are useless. For this reason, annual gynecological controls should be performed to catch cancer at an early stage before it progresses. Also, suspicious ovarian masses should be followed up and removed if necessary.

How is ovarian cancer treated?

The treatment of ovarian cancer is surgical. Early stage and small masses are removed with laparoscopic surgery and cancer staging is performed. In other cases, open surgery is performed.

Why is surgery important in ovarian cancer?

Poorly performed, incomplete surgery shortens the patient's life expectancy. It increases the risk of recurrence after surgery in patients who can be cured. Therefore, a good team experienced in this field should perform the surgery. Therefore, surgery is very important. As a team, we have performed cancer surgeries at Zeynep Kamil Hospital and Şişli Etfal Hospital for a long time and now we continue these surgeries as a team in Nişantaş.

When is chemotherapy necessary in ovarian cancer?

In ovarian cancer, sometimes we give 3 or 4 cycles of chemotherapy before surgery, which is very common in peritoneal cancer, and then we do surgery. Chemotherapy is given again afterwards. In advanced ovarian cancers, chemotherapy is definitely given after surgery. It reduces the risk of cancer recurrence. Do not be afraid of receiving chemotherapy.

What is the treatment process after ovarian cancer surgery?

If you have laparoscopic surgery, you will go home in 2 or 3 days. If you have open surgery, you can be discharged after 4-5 days. After 15 days you will return to your normal life.

I have ovarian cancer, what should I do?

First of all, you need to see a surgically experienced team who will plan every stage of your treatment.

As Nişantaşı Clinic Goodness Beauty team, we plan every stage of the treatment of female cancers as a team and perform surgeries. We have a lot of experience and knowledge on this subject, rest assured...