Vulval Cancer Quiz

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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))

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Learn more about Vulval cancer

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is vulval cancer?

Cancer of the vaginal opening. Risk factors include advanced age, infection with HPV, and smoking.

Symptoms of vulval cancer

  • Bleeding in between menstrual cycles / periods or after menopause

Questions your doctor may ask to check for vulval cancer

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose vulval cancer

  • Have you had vaginal bleeding, brown or pink colored vaginal discharge outside of your periods? Or, after the menopause?

Treatment for vulval cancer

A specialist will confirm the diagnosis and recommend a treatment plan based on factors such as the extent of the disease. The main treatment options include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

View the symptoms of Vulval cancer

References

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    https://www.ejog.org/article/S0301-2115(20)30338-9/fulltext

  • Maclean AB. Vulval cancer: prevention and screening. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2006 Apr;20(2):379-95. doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2005.11.001. PMID: 16543120.

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Reviewed By:

Seiji Kanazawa

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))

Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.

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