Ovarian Cancer- Cause and Treatment

SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST

Dr. Seema Singh

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What is Ovarian Cancer?

It is a disease that occurs when cells in the ovaries begin to grow abnormally and out of control. There are different types of ovarian cancer, and they can affect different parts of the ovaries. The most common type is epithelial, which affects the cells that line the surface of the ovaries.

Causes of Ovarian Cancer?

The exact cause is not known, but there are certain factors that can increase a woman’s risk of developing the disease. These include:

• Age: It is more common in women over the age of 50.

• Family history: Women who have a family history have a higher risk of developing the disease.

• Inherited gene mutations: Women who carry inherited gene mutations, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, are at higher risk of developing them.

Hormone replacement therapy: Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been linked to

Types of Ovarian Cancer

There are three main types:

• Epithelial ovarian cancer: This is the most common type, accounting for around 90% of cases. It develops in the cells that cover the surface of the ovaries.

• Germ cell ovarian cancer: This type of cancer develops in the cells that produce eggs in the ovaries. It is rare and usually affects younger women.

Stromal ovarian cancer: This type of cancer develops in the cells that produce hormones in the ovaries.

Treatment

The treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the woman’s overall health. The most common treatments include:

• Surgery: The main treatment for ovarian cancer is surgery to remove as much of cancer as possible.

• Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.

• Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.

• Hormone therapy: Hormone therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses hormones to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells.

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