Dr. Nidha Iqbal Shapoo is one of the most prominent and well-known Oncologists in the UAE. At present, she is working at Zulkeha Hospital LLC Sharjah. With an experience of quite 10 years, Dr. Nidha Iqbal Shapoo specializes in the treatment of lung cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, lymphoma, CML, Screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, along with Immunotherapy and targeted therapy. She pursued MBBS and MD from the Government Medical College Jammu and DM from All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Nidha had received the Specialty Certificate in Medical Oncology. She is an esteemed member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Medical Oncology. She has contributed to several international publications, essays, and presentations.

Ovarian cancer

It is a type of cancer that emerges in the ovaries. The female reproductive system is comprised of two ovaries one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries are about the dimensions of an almond. They are responsible for producing eggs known as ova and the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer remains undetected until it spreads within the pelvis and abdomen. Ovarian cancer is harder to treat at this stage. In early-stage of ovarian cancer where the disease is confined to the ovary has comparatively more chances to be treated successfully. Surgery and chemotherapy are generally two ways used separately or in combination to cure ovarian cancer.

Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer include:

  • Discomfort in the pelvis area
  • Changes in bowel habits, like constipation
  • A frequent need to urinate
  • Abdominal bloating or swelling
  • Quickly feeling full when eating
  • Weight loss

Types of ovarian cancer

The type of cancer is determined by the type of cell from where cancer begins. Ovarian cancer types include:

  • Epithelial tumours
  • Stromal tumours
  • Germ cell tumours

Diagnosis

  • Pelvic Exam
  • Imaging Test
  • Blood Tests

Treatment

Treatment of ovarian cancer usually involves a mixture of surgery and chemotherapy.

Surgery

Operations to remove ovarian cancer include:

  • Surgery To Remove One Ovary - It is done at a very early-stage cancer that has not spread beyond one ovary. In this surgery, the affected ovary and its fallopian tube are removed. There are chances that this procedure may preserve your ability to have children.
  • Surgery To Remove Both Ovaries - If cancer is present in both ovaries there are no signs of additional cancer. The surgeon might remove both ovaries and both fallopian tubes.
  • Surgery To Remove Both Ovaries And The Uterus – This surgery is best when cancer becomes more extensive and you don't wish to preserve the ability to have children.
  • Surgery For Advanced Cancer – When your cancer is advanced the doctor may recommend chemotherapy that is followed by surgery to remove as much cancer as possible.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a drug treatment wherein chemicals are used to kill fast-growing cells in the body that including cancer cells.

Targeted therapy

Here certain medications are used that target some specific vulnerabilities present within your cancer cells.

Supportive care

It is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness.

Take Away

Detecting cancer can be scary but proper treatment can overcome anything. Contact Dr. Nidha Iqbal Shapoo one of the best Oncologists in Sharjah serving at Zulekha Hospital LLC Sharjah.