What
is it? What causes it?
Vulvar cancer may be either squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinomas. The cancer is found on the vulva the external genitals of females.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes about half of all vulvar cancers.
How
many women will be diagnosed?
Vulvar cancer is a rare gynecologic cancer. An estimated 5,510 women will be diagnosed with vulvar cancer in 2015. An estimated 1,080 women will die from the disease in 2015. The survival rate (2005-2011) is 71.2 %.
What
are the symptoms of vulvar cancer?
"Abnormal cells can grow on the surface of the
vulvar skin for a long time. This condition is called vulvar
intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN). Because it is possible for VIN to
become vulvar cancer, it is important to get treatment. " NCI
Signs and symptoms of vulvar cancer include a lump, bleeding, or itching.
Is
there a screening test for vulvar cancer ?
There is no screening test for vulvar cancer. A physical exam, history and biopsy will determine if the disease is present.
What
are the risk factors?
vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN)
human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
history of genital warts
many sexual partners
first sexual intercourse at a young age
history of abnormal Pap tests (Pap smears).
What
treatments are given to women diagnosed with cervical cancer?
Surgery
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy
Biologic Therapy
For more information please view this video by the Foundation for Women's Cancer
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