Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

• Abdominal bloating or swelling

• Pelvic or abdominal pain

• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly

• Urinary urgency or frequency

• Fatigue, unexplained weight loss, or menstrual changes

• Unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms

Treatment Options

Curative Treatments (Early to Locally Advanced Stages)

• Surgery (Debulking/Salpingo-oophorectomy): Removal of tumor, affected ovary, or entire reproductive organs depending on stage

• Chemotherapy: Drugs to destroy cancer cells, often used before (neoadjuvant) or after (adjuvant) surgery

• Targeted Therapy: For patients with specific mutations (e.g., BRCA1/2)

• Radiation Therapy: Rarely used but may be considered for localized tumors

Palliative Treatments (Advanced Stage)

• Chemotherapy or Targeted Therapy: To control tumor growth and relieve symptoms

• Pain Management & Supportive Care: To improve quality of life

Who Should Get Ovarian Cancer Treatment?

• Women with pelvic masses or suspicious symptoms

• Patients diagnosed with early or advanced ovarian cancer (Stage I–IV)

• Individuals with BRCA or other genetic risk factors

• Women referred by gynecologic oncologists for treatment planning

Ovarian Cancer Treatment Cost in India

Table 1: Average Ovarian Cancer Treatment Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Cancer Stage and Type – Early-stage may require only surgery; advanced stages require multimodal therapy

2. Hospital Type – Private hospitals in metro cities charge more for advanced care

3. Frequency of Imaging and Tests – PET-CT, MRI, and biomarker testing add to cost

4. Medication Type – Targeted therapies are expensive compared to standard chemotherapy

5. Complications or ICU Care – May increase hospitalization costs

Benefits of Timely Treatment

• Increased chances of complete tumor removal

• Improved survival and quality of life

• Reduced risk of recurrence with adjuvant therapy

• Access to personalized therapy based on genetic and molecular testing