Ovarian Tumours
Ovarian tumours are abnormal growths or masses that develop in or on the ovaries. These tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). While ovarian tumors are fairly common, they can impact women of all age groups, with a higher frequency of diagnosis in women who have entered menopause.
In the early stages, ovary tumors may not produce noticeable symptoms. Nevertheless, as they increase in size or develop into cancer, they can result in a range of symptoms, such as abdominal bloating, pelvic pain, alterations in bowel and bladder patterns, reduced appetite, unexplained weight loss, and changes in menstrual cycles.
> Surgery
A laparatomy (long cut in the wall of the abdomen) can be done to remove the affected ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, nearby lymph nodes.
Further treatment after surgery will be recommended based on the stage and aggressiveness of cancer.
> Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy may be recommended for patients whose cancer cells are aggressive or have spread. This involves injecting drugs into the bloodstream to kill the cancer cells. After completing chemotherapy, there will be follow-up examinations every three months for the first few years.