Vaginal Cancer

Acute

What is Vaginal Cancer?

Vaginal cancer begins when healthy cells in the vagina change and grow out of control, forming a mass called a tumor. A tumor can be cancerous or benign. A cancerous tumor is malignant, meaning it can grow and spread to other parts of the body. A benign tumor is a tumor that can grow but will not spread.

  • 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 colour – 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
  • Constipation
  • Pain during intercourse
  • Bleeding between periods
  • Lump
  • Swollen legs
  • Bladder or bowel changes

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.

This will help prevent infection with high-risk strains of HPV. HPV can cause multiple gynecologic cancers, as well as anal cancer and head and neck cancer. The HPV vaccine is available for certain adults. Ask your doctor if it is right for you.

  • HPV infection
  • Smoking
  • Age
  • Diethylstilbestrol
  • Cervical cancer
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Vaginal adenosis
  • History of cervical precancerous conditions
  • HIV infection

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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