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Ovarian Cancer

Cancer that begins in the ovaries of females is called ovarian cancer. Usually, early-stage cancer rarely causes any symptoms, and during the late-stage, it causes abdominal swelling, bloating, weight loss, discomfort, constipation, and frequent urge to urinate.

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I take Zejula for ovarian cancer. Is it alright?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a woman managing ovarian cancer and currently taking Zejula 200 mg daily after food at the same time as advised by my doctor. I have concerns regarding its interaction with my hepatitis condition. I asked my doctor about this and he said the dosage is correct for my weight of 154 ...  Read Full »


Dr. Arshad Hussain Shah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I can understand your concern. Zejula tablet or Niraparib are less toxic to the liver, but as you have a preexisting liver condition, you just need to monitor an LFT (liver function test), and the blood test including liver enzymes every month. ...  Read Full »

I am experiencing pelvic and left ovary pain. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 years old female, and I have had three c-sections and normal regular periods. My menstrual cycle three months back was short and lighter, and I ovulated about a week early. I noticed some pain, which almost reminded me of implantation pain. This continued on and off with pain an...  Read Full »


Dr. Joshi Shalaka Kishor

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After undergoing three cesarean sections, it is quite possible to have intra-abdominal adhesions which may give rise to intermittent pain associated with the bowel movements. The pain that you experienced could be mid cycle ovulation pain. As you have undergone transvag...  Read Full »

Does high estrogen level during menopause indicate ovarian cancer?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 64 and in the postmenopausal stage. I had a hormone blood test and my testosterone was very low, less than 5. My vitamin D was low and my Estradiol was 73. I started to take supplements, all-natural like DHEA, vitamin D, HGH and Smilax. I just got tested again and my vitamin D is fin...  Read Full »


Dr. Anantha Bhaskar Ramalingam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your estrogen level should be low at the postmenopausal stage. But, your estrogen level is similar to the level of normal reproductive years. Estrogen helps bone but carries the risk of breast cancer, and uterine (endometrial) cancer. Estrogen therapy in the postmenopau...  Read Full »

Why is the tissue stained reddish brown when I wipe my vagina?

Query: Hi doctor, I got my periods last week, and the blood was reddish brown when I wiped. I had normal flow for the next four days. But on the fifth day, it got reddish brown again. Today I noticed little light pink blood when I wiped. Is this normal? How do I chart my period? Should I start charting the...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start by assuring you that these are normal features. You are normal from the history you have mentioned. For a young lady, cancer is not possible, unless you have a strong family history of cancer. During periods, the follicles keep on growing slowly, along ...  Read Full »

I have very high CA-125 levels. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a history of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor detected at the age of 11 years, which was around 12 years back and had undergone an operation for the same. Currently, my CA-125 in serum is 125.37 U/ml. The ultrasound scan revealed large multiloculated well-defined bilateral adn...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadiminty Raghuvamsi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your reports, there seem to be ovarian tumors on both sides. The type of tumor, either benign or malignant, can be revealed only after removal. It may be unrelated to your previous tumor. The value of CA-125 though raised does not indicate malignancy. It is marg...  Read Full »

I have suddenly developed painful sex, bloating, abdomen pain, back pain, and menstrual irregularities. Do I have ovarian cancer?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female, and I have pain during sex. I have bloating, abdominal pain, back pain, and menstrual irregularities. I have been under sexual life for the past two years and have not felt this pain. All of a sudden, I am experiencing so many symptoms. Also, I am not getting...  Read Full »


Dr. Monica Mathur

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause of your problem seems to be hormonal imbalance or thyroid dysfunction. This may also be due to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), in which multiple cysts form in one or both ovaries. I would suggest you get the following test done Complete blood count. TSH ...  Read Full »

I am advised surgical removal of my ovaries. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a cyst in my left ovary and a borderline tumor in my right ovary. My doctor advised surgical removal of both ovaries. I have no child and I am in my thirties. What should I do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Your CA 125 (cancer antigen 125) in the blood is very high. It is a tumor marker. So, I suggest you consult an oncologist...  Read Full »

Does NGS help better in treating ovarian cancer?

Query: Hi doctor,I am attaching the discharge summary and histopathological reports of my sister-in-law, diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She had abdomen pain, a CT scan was done, and her tumor marker was high. There is no previous history of cancer. We got the final histopathological reports and IHC report....  Read Full »


Dr. Vikas T. Talreja

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ongoing through the report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the probable diagnosis is Stage III cancer (involving left parametrium, left adnexa, and left pelvic lymph nodes). For women requiring first-line chemotherapy for EOC (epithelial ovaria...  Read Full »

I would like to know the stage of my ovarian cancer. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I want to know the exact stage of my ovarian cancer. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Mona Kamal Farid Zaki

Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. From your reports (attachments removed to protect patient privacy), you have left ovarian cancer sending deposits to the peritoneal cavity. I hope this information will help you. Please revert ...  Read Full »

I have period cramps 15 days before starting periods. Are these symptoms of ovarian cancer?

Query: Hi doctor, I have period cramps 15 days before starting periods—abdominal pain for only 10 minutes two or three times a day and in the early morning. Sometimes pain affects near parts of the legs. Is this a severe problem? Are these symptoms of ovarian cancer? Thanks.   Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The pain is due to the contraction of the uterine muscle and the arteries, because of which the bleeding happens. This is something psychological. Some people have more pain, some moderate, and some have no pain during their cycle. If you ex...  Read Full »

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