My Gynae Women's Clinic

Cancer of the OVARY

How many types of ovarian cancers are there?

There are many histological types of ovarian tumors. The most common type is the epithelial tumor.

How does ovarian cancer spread?

Ovarian carcinoma can spread by:

a)     local extension

b)     intra-peritoneal implantation

c)     hematogenous dissemination

d)     trans-diaphragmatic passage

e)     lymphatic invasion

How common is ovarian cancer?

1 in about 70 to 80 women will develop ovarian cancer.

What are the possible symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer?

What are the possible symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer?

The possible Symptoms and Signs include:

1)     Abdominal pain

2)     Pelvic pain

3)     Vaginal bleeding

4)     Abdominal distension and bloating

5)     Irregular menses

6)     Change in bowel habit

7)     Ovarian mass

8)     Pelvic mass

9)     Ascites

10) Pleural effusion

11) Abdominal mass

12) Bowel obstruction

What are the treatment options available?

The standard treatment for ovarian cancer starts with staging and cytoreductive surgery. For additional details regarding all of the possible therapies, please consult your Specialist Doctor who will develop an appropriate management plan for you.

How do I make an appointment to consult the female Consultant Specialist Doctor?

Please telephone:

(Singapore) 6583 0362

for an appointment to consult the female Specialist:

Dr. Oei Pau Ling, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

MBBS (Singapore), Fellow RACOG (Australia), Master of Medicine (O&G) Singapore), MRCOG (UK), Fellow AMS (Singapore)

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Singapore),

Master of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) (Singapore),

Fellow, Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists,

Member, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (London, UK),

Fellow, Academy of Medicine (Singapore)