Vaginal Cancer

Acute

What is Vaginal Cancer?

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. The ovaries — each about the size of an almond — produce eggs (ova) as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer is a growth of cells that forms in the ovaries. The cells multiply quickly and can invade and destroy healthy body tissue

  • Pain in the pelvic area or rectum.
  • A lump in the vagina.
  • Blood in the urine or passing urine frequently or during the night, change in urine color – dark, rusty, or brown.
  • Bloody vaginal discharge not related to a menstrual period.
  • Pain during, or bleeding after sexual intercourse.
  • Painful urination
  • Pelvic pain
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Bleeding between periods
  • Constipation
  • Pain during intercourse
  • Lump
  • Swollen legs
  • Pain

More than half of all vaginal cancers are caused by an infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). You can get HPV from: any skin-to-skin contact of the genital area. vaginal, anal or oral sex.

  • HPV vaccination is recommended for preteens age 11 to 12 years, but can be given starting at age 9.
  • HPV vaccine also is recommended for everyone through age 26 years, if they are not vaccinated already.
  • Being 60 or older.
  • Smoking.
  • A history of abnormal cells or cancer in the cervix or uterus.
  • A hysterectomy for health problems that affect the uterus.
  • Exposure to the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) while in the womb — this is linked to clear cell adenocarcinoma.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Surgery (laser surgery after biopsy).
  • Surgery (wide local excision) with a skin graft.
  • Surgery (partial or total vaginectomy) with or without a skin graft.
  • Topical chemotherapy.
  • Internal radiation therapy.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Wide local excision: A surgical procedure that takes out the cancer and some of the healthy tissue around it.
  • Vaginectomy: Surgery to remove all or part of the vagina.
  • Total hysterectomy: Surgery to remove the uterus, including the cervix.

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