Vulvar Cancer : In Depth - Understanding...
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Your doctor may find vulvar cancer during a routine visit, even if you don't have symptoms. If you're having symptoms of vulvar cancer, your doctor will ask you about these things.
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The stage of cancer tells how much and how far the disease has spread. By using exams and tests, a doctor can tell the stage of a person's vulvar cancer. A cancer's stage is one of the most important factors in deciding what treatment to have for the cancer. Stage 0 or carcinoma in situ is a very early lesion. The lesion is found only in the surface of the skin.
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Every hour, about 10 women learn they have a cancer of their reproductive organs. In response, September has been designated Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation. The goal is to draw attention to the importance of early detection and prevention.
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