Ovarian Cancer Treatment in South Korea

When cells in the ovary start to multiply abnormally or get out of control and they form a tumor, then it is called ovarian cancer.  

It usually remains unidentified until it spreads in the pelvis and stomach area. At this stage, ovarian cancer treatment is very challenging and can be a danger. This can spread to the pelvis, abdomen and even or other parts of the body if it is left untreated.  

There are rarely any signs in the early phase of this cancer, but when it reaches the advanced stage, there may be some nonspecific symptoms.

Symptoms for Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Some of the symptoms that can help women realize if they have ovarian cancer or not are weight loss, abdominal bloating, discomfort in the pelvic area, constipation, urge to urinate too often. 

If you feel or notice any of the above symptoms you must visit your doctor for a complete check-up because only 20% of the time ovarian cancer gets detected in the early stage.

Factors affecting the cost of Ovarian Cancer

The initial treatment of ovarian cancer is surgery. But it only occurs if the patient is medically fit. Other patients are being suggested treatments like chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery. The factors that affect ovarian cancer treatment cost majorly are:

• Inpatient care
• Outpatient care (including Chemotherapy)
• Outpatient Drug, 
• Treatment period (12 months, divided into three phases). 

The surgery largely aims to confirm the diagnosis to predict the criticality of the disease and prevent all visible tumors.