Ovarian cancer refers to any kind of cancerous cell growth which is found in the ovaries. It is one of the deadliest forms of female cancers and is the fifth most common type of death-causing cancer in women in the country. It is also the tenth most common type of cancer amongst women in the country, making it one of the common types of female cancers.

Ovarian cancer screening
To figure out the best course for ovarian cancer treatments, ovarian cancer screening is important. There is always a certain demographic of people who are at a higher risk of developing this cancer. Therefore, regular screenings would certainly help tackle this disease from the start. Some of the methods that you may use for ovarian cancer screenings can be classified as:

• Regular health exams to be certain that there is no unwanted growth of abnormal cells
• Visits to a doctor if you experience any symptoms
• Transvaginal ultrasound, to help detect possible tumors in the ovaries
• CA-125 Blood Test, to measure the amount of protein in your blood

You may consult your gynecologist and decide which method mentioned above best suits you for ovarian cancer screenings.

Ovarian cancer treatments
Ovarian cancer also has various different stages. Depending upon the severity of the disease, a panel of oncologists, gynecologists, and specialists may be required for consultation and charting out a course of treatment.

• Surgery
  Surgery is the most important step, generally, when it comes to ovarian cancers. In this, a certain mass of the tumor is removed to evaluate whether it is cancerous or not. This is also referred to as a biopsy. It helps determine the stage of cancer and how far the ovarian cancer cells have spread through the body. After this, your oncologist and surgeon would then perform surgery to remove the tumor in question as far as possible.
• Radiation therapy
  This process uses high X-rays, which may help kill any of the cancerous cells that exist in the pelvic area. Radiation therapy is carried out much like an X-ray. It is mainly used to control the pain or also for treating recurrent cancer. It is generally used as an additional therapy as well, after surgery, to perform a more effective treatment regime.
• Chemotherapy
  Chemotherapy, also known as ‘chemo’, is mainly undertaken after surgery, to kill any of the remaining cancer cells in the body so that they do not multiply into new cancerous growths. These medications are administered through an IV drip. However, for ovarian cancer, it is generally given to the patients through the abdomen. This helps reach the affected area more effectively.
• Hormone therapy
  Sometimes, the doctor may administer medications for hormone-blocking, to block your hormone performance, as hormones may stifle the growth of cancerous cells.
• Targeted therapy
  This is a fairly new form of medication, which finds and attacks the cancerous cells and do little damage to the surrounding normal cells. These medicines are taken by either the mouth or by the method of IV drip. Targeted therapy works well by stopping cancer cells from dividing and growing further.

There are certain warning signs of ovarian cancer that you need to watch out for. Bloating, pressure, and pain in the abdomen, increased frequency of urination, and menstrual irregularities are some of the telltale signs of ovarian cancer. If you notice any of these signs, then consulting your gynecologist is important. The right method of treatment would then be determined, depending upon your condition and the prevalence of cancer through the body.