Ovarian Cancer Can Be Silent — But We Find It

This cancer grows in the ovaries and often has vague symptoms. Dr. Bruce Semo at Irys uses ultrasound and blood tests to catch it early. Don’t Wait. Check Today.

Ovarian cancer ultrasound and care at Irys Medical Center

What is Ovarian Cancer?

It starts in the ovaries — two small organs that make eggs and hormones.

Most ovarian cancers begin on the surface of the ovary. It can spread to the pelvis and belly if not caught early.

Who Gets Ovarian Cancer?

Most Common In
  • Women over 50
  • Family history of breast or ovarian cancer
  • Never had children
Other Risks
  • BRCA gene mutations
  • Endometriosis
  • Hormone replacement therapy

Warning Signs to Watch

Sign What It Feels Like
Bloating Belly feels full or swollen
Feeling full quickly Can’t eat much
Pelvic or belly pain Dull ache that won’t go away
Urine urgency Need to pee often

How We Check for It

Transvaginal Ultrasound

Sees size and shape of ovaries
Done in clinic

CA-125 Blood Test

Checks tumor marker
Simple blood draw

Treatment That Works

Early Stage

Keyhole surgery
Remove ovary or both

Advanced Stage

Full surgery + chemo
Removes cancer

Follow-up

Regular scans & CA-125
Watch for return

Transvaginal Ultrasound: First Look

How: Small probe inside vagina

Time: 10–15 minutes

Pain: Mild pressure only

Result: Same day

CA-125: Blood Test for Clues

Measures a protein in blood.
High levels can mean ovarian cancer.
Not perfect alone — used with ultrasound.

Keyhole Surgery: See and Remove

Tiny camera and tools through 2–3 small cuts.
Can diagnose and treat same day.

  • Go home same day
  • Back to work in 1 week
  • Less pain than open surgery

Full Surgery: When Needed

Hysterectomy + Oophorectomy

Removes uterus and both ovaries
Stops cancer spread

Debulking

Removes as much cancer as possible
Followed by chemo

Dr. Bruce Semo’s Ovarian Health Clinic

Every Monday at Irys Medical Center

  • Free bloating assessment
  • Same-day ultrasound
  • CA-125 blood test
  • Keyhole surgery within 48 hours
  • Full surgery within 7 days
  • Book Check-Up

“Bloating is not normal. Let’s check your ovaries.”

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