Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer: When to Ask for BRCA Testing in India
When to ask for BRCA testing in India — eligibility, cost, what the result means for you and your family. Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, ESGO-certified.
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Expert articles on gynaecological cancers, surgical treatments and women's health — written by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, ESGO-certified Gynaecological Oncosurgeon, Ahmedabad.
Ovarian Tumours in Young Women: Borderline and Germ-Cell Tumours Explained
Most ovary lumps in young women are harmless. Borderline and germ-cell tumours are less common, very treatable, and fertility can often be kept.
Genetic Testing for Women’s Cancers: BRCA and Lynch Syndrome Explained
A plain guide to genetic testing for inherited ovarian, womb and breast cancer: who should be tested, what BRCA and Lynch results mean, and the next steps for your family.
CA-125 Blood Test: Normal Range, High Levels and What They Mean
What the CA-125 blood test measures, what the normal range means, why it can be high without cancer, and when a raised level should be seen by a specialist.
Immunotherapy for Ovarian Cancer: Does It Work and Who May Benefit?
When immunotherapy may help ovarian cancer, which tests matter, and what the latest pembrolizumab, FIRST and DUO-O evidence means for patients.
Immunotherapy With PARP Maintenance for Advanced Ovarian Cancer: What Did the DUO-O Trial Show?
What the DUO-O trial found about durvalumab, bevacizumab and olaparib for advanced ovarian cancer without a tumour BRCA mutation.
One Ovary Removed: Fertility, Menopause and Long-Term Health
What happens after one ovary is removed? Understand periods, hormones, fertility, pregnancy, menopause timing, long-term health and monitoring of the remaining ovary.
PARP Inhibitor Maintenance After Ovarian Cancer Treatment: Who May Benefit?
Understand PARP inhibitor maintenance after ovarian cancer treatment, including BRCA and HRD results, olaparib, niraparib, fuzuloparib evidence, side effects and monitoring.
Ovarian Clear Cell Cancer: Do I Need Chemotherapy After Surgery?
Stage I ovarian clear-cell cancer does not always have one chemotherapy answer. Understand IA and IC substages, complete staging, recurrence evidence and fertility considerations.
HIPEC vs Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer: What Is the Difference?
HIPEC and conventional intraperitoneal chemotherapy both treat the abdomen but differ in heat, timing and schedule. Understand the evidence, risks and treatment decisions.