Ovarian Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
Ovarian cancer affects the two almond-sized organs that produce a woman's eggs and hormones. Their tissue contains three cell types, and cancer can arise from any of them. It is the second most common gynaecologic cancer, and it tends to be found late because its early signs are so ordinary. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a cancer hospital in Malad, Mumbai, where women and their families can get these signs assessed without delay. Understanding how the disease shows itself is the first step towards timely care. Our approach to ovarian cancer treatment in Malad, Mumbai is built on that understanding, from the first conversation onwards.
Why Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Are Easy to Overlook
The symptoms rarely announce themselves. Bloating, discomfort in the pelvis, feeling full after a few bites and needing to pass urine more often can each be put down to digestion, tiredness or a busy routine. Most women think of their stomach or their diet long before they think of their ovaries.
What matters is the pattern. Symptoms that are new, appear together and continue most days for several weeks deserve attention, even if each one seems minor. Speaking to oncologists in Mumbai at this point is far better than waiting to see whether things pass on their own.
Understanding the Types of Ovarian Cancer
- Epithelial tumours grow from the outer lining of the ovary and account for roughly 9 in 10 cases
- Germ cell tumours arise from egg-producing cells, more commonly in younger women
- Stromal tumours develop in hormone-producing connective tissue and are the least common
Because epithelial cancer is so much more frequent, most diagnostic and treatment protocols are designed around it.
Who Is More Likely to Develop It
- Close relatives with ovarian or breast cancer
- Inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, which raise lifetime risk substantially
- Older age, with most cases after 65
- Endometriosis, linked to some ovarian cancer subtypes
- No pregnancies, or a history of fertility treatment
- Long-term hormone replacement therapy, with the added risk appearing to settle after it stops
- Obesity
None of this makes cancer certain. It does make a discussion with a gynaecologic oncologist about personal and family risk worthwhile.
Screening: What Is and Is Not Possible
Unlike cervical cancer, ovarian cancer has no dependable screening test for the general population, and it is better to say so honestly. CA-125 blood tests and transvaginal ultrasound are used at times, especially for women at higher genetic risk, but CA-125 can rise for benign reasons, and early tumours may not appear on ultrasound. Where family history or BRCA mutations are present, a genetic counsellor can help decide on closer surveillance or risk-reducing steps.
How Ovarian Cancer Is Diagnosed
No single test settles the question. A pelvic examination and transvaginal ultrasound usually come first, followed by CA-125 and a CT or MRI scan to see how far the disease has extended. A confirmed diagnosis generally depends on a surgical biopsy. In ovarian cancer, diagnosis and first treatment are often combined in one operation.
How Ovarian Cancer Is Staged
The FIGO system runs from Stage I, where cancer is confined to one or both ovaries, to Stage IV, where it has reached distant organs. Each stage is divided further according to whether disease remains in the pelvis, has reached the abdominal lining, or has moved to lymph nodes. Staging is usually confirmed during surgery, which is why surgery has such a central place early in treatment.
Our Approach to Treating Ovarian Cancer
- Cytoreductive (debulking) surgery removes as much visible tumour as possible, often while diagnosing and staging
- Chemotherapy generally follows surgery to clear remaining cells, and can be given into the abdomen as well as through a vein
- Fertility-preserving surgery is an option for selected younger women whose early disease is confined to one ovary
- Radiation therapy is used sparingly, mainly for recurrence
We recommend ovarian cancer surgery in Mumbai only when it is required, using minimally invasive techniques where the disease looks localised.
Ovarian Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
Cancer care is rarely a single event. It is a relationship that runs through diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up, and it often involves the whole family. CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad is committed to offering patients holistic cancer care. Treatment begins with accurate staging, since the plan shifts with how far the disease has spread. Our gynaecologic oncology team reviews each patient individually, weighing surgery, chemotherapy timing and fertility, and keeps the family informed at each step. If bloating, pelvic discomfort or other symptoms have not settled, speak with our oncology team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad.