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Vulvar Cancer : In Depth - Overview

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Overview

Anatomy of the Vulva
To better understand what is happening inside you, it will help you to understand the basic anatomy of your vulva.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Statistics About Vulvar Cancer
Some people use statistics to try to figure out their chances of getting cancer or of being cured. It is important to remember that this data shows what happens with large groups of people. Because no two people are alike, you can't use this information to know or predict what will happen to you.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Am I At Risk for Vulvar Cancer?
Doctors don't know what causes vulvar cancer, but they have identified many possible risk factors, including advancing age and infection with HPV.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What Are the Symptoms of Vulvar Cancer?
You can have vulvar cancer without having any symptoms, but many women do. These are some common symptoms of vulvar cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Types of Vulvar Cancer
Nearly 90% of vulvar cancers are cancers that begin in the squamous cells. These are the cells that make up most of the skin. Squamous cell carcinomas are by far the most common type of vulvar cancer. Other rare types of vulvar cancer include melanoma and basal cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and Paget's disease of the vulva.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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