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Vulvar Cancer : In Depth - Deciding on Treatment

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Deciding On Treatment

What to Know About Your Treatment Options for Vul...
Your treatment options depend on the type of vulvar cancer you have, the results of lab tests, and the stage of the cancer. Your doctor will also consider your age and general health when making recommendations about treatment. The goal of treatment is to cure you, which is possible in many cases. If it is not possible, then your doctor will try to control the cancer for as long as possible and keep you comfortable. It's normal to want to learn all you can about vulvar cancer and your treatment choices. You probably have many questions and concerns. Your doctor is the best person to answer your questions about your treatment, how successful it is expected to be, and what the risks and side effects may be.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What to Know About Surgery for Vulvar Cancer
The goal of surgery is to remove tumors or cancerous lesions from the vulva while trying to leave as much normal tissue as possible. This allows your sexual, bowel, and bladder functions to stay intact. Sometimes surgery requires removing surrounding tissue or organs. Surgery is one of the two most common treatments for vulvar cancer. The other is radiation. In many cases, these treatments can cure vulvar cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Vulvar C...
Radiation therapy is one way to treat vulvar cancer. This treatment is also called radiotherapy. Radiation is a local treatment, which means it affects the cancer cells only in the area treated. Radiation is one of the 2 most common treatments for vulvar cancer. The other is surgery. In many cases, these treatments can cure vulvar cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What to Know About Chemotherapy for Vulvar Cancer
Doctors don't often use chemotherapy as a primary treatment for vulvar cancer. Instead, they generally use it along with radiation therapy to treat advanced cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Doctors also use it to treat cancer that comes back, called recurrent cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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