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Vulvar Cancer Learning Center

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Adenocarcinoma Basal cell carcinoma Melanoma Sarcoma.Cancer of the vulva usually occurs after menopause, typically in women age 50 or older. However, 15% of cases occur in women age 40 or younger.Diabetes High blood pre...

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Symptoms
Local itching, pain, burning, bleedingPain with intercoursePain with urinationUlcer, thickening or lump Usually on ...
Causes
Vulvar cancer most often affects the labia, the folds of skin outside the vagina. In some cases, vulvar cancer may s...
Tests
The following are used to diagnose vulvar cancer:BiopsyPelvic examination to look for any skin changes.
Treatments
Treatment involves surgery to remove the cancer cells. If the tumor is large (more than 2 cm) or has grown deeply in...
Alternative Therapies
You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group whose members share common experiences and problems. Se...
Complications
Complications may include:Spread of the cancer to other areas of the bodySide effects of radiation, surgery, or chemo...
Prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have any of these symptoms for more than 2 weeks:.Local irritation Skin color c...

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