By MKT Reporter
Dr. Philip Blasto, a resident surgeon at the AIC Litein Kericho Annex Clinic, has emphasised on the importance of recognising early symptoms of ovarian cancer, such as alterations in the menstrual cycle, abdominal distention, and changes in bowel movements.
Ovaries, located on the left and right sides of the uterus, produce eggs, progesterone, and oestrogen hormones. Cancer of the ovaries occurs when cells grow in the ovaries, and there are no screening modalities available for ovarian cancer.
Diagnosing ovarian cancer is difficult unless a patient has undergone ultrasound or imaging for other reasons. Blasto advocates for personal check-ups for early detection and treatment, as there is no active screening for the disease.
He notes that there are no clear causes of ovarian cancer, but risk factors such as old age and family history can increase the disease’s development.
Dr. Blasto also shared a successful case of a 50-year-old woman who had a benign mass removed through surgery after a series of evaluations.
The woman, who had lived with a mass swelling on her abdomen for four months, is now doing well.