Ovarian cancer generally affects older women and is more common where risk factors such as a late or no pregnancy, early menstruation, late menopause, history of breast cancer, endometriosis or a genetic predisposition are present.
In Singapore, ovarian cancer is the 5th most common cancer.
Ovarian cancer generally affects older women and is more common where risk factors such as a late or no pregnancy, early menstruation, late menopause, history of breast cancer, endometriosis or a genetic predisposition are present.
Ovarian cancer only shows symptoms in its advanced stages. Regular visits to the gynaecologist that include a pelvic ultrasound to detect abnormal ovarian cysts are recommended. Women who experience one of the below symptoms are advised to seek medical advice for professional interpretation:
Ovarian cancer treatment begins with an exploratory surgery. Often the ovaries, uterus and surrounding lymphatic system have to be removed. In aggressive or advanced stages chemotherapy may be needed.
The Cancer Centre @ Paragon
290 Orchard Road #17-05/06
Paragon Medical (Lobby F)
Singapore 238859
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 6pm
Sat: 8.30am – 1pm
Sun & PH: Closed
The Cancer Centre @ Mount Elizabeth Orchard
3 Mount Elizabeth #03-04
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
Singapore 228510
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Sat: 8.30am – 12.30pm
Sun & PH: Closed
