Vaginal Cancer
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Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer. It is more common in women 60 and older. You are also more likely to get it if you have a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection or if your mother took diethylstilbestrol (DES) when she was pregnant. Doctors prescribed DES in the 1950's to prevent miscarriages.
It often doesn't have early symptoms. However, see your doctor if you notice
- Bleeding that is not your period
- A vaginal lump
- Pelvic pain
A Pap test can find abnormal cells that may be cancer. Vaginal cancer can often be cured in its early stages. Treatment might include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Vaginal Cancer: An Overview - EmpowHER.com
empowher.com — “Article Provided By: Mayo ClinicVaginal cancer is typically more common in women over the age of 60, the National Library of Medicine” View full resource at empowher.com
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FDA Approves Gardasil to Help Prevent Vulvar, Vaginal Cancers
children.webmd.com — “The FDA says the vaccine Gardasil may be used to prevent some cancers of the vulva and vagina in girls and women aged 9-26.” View full resource at children.webmd.com
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WebMD Health News Gardasil Approved to Target More Cancers: The FDA says the vaccine .. http://tinyurl.com/4rzwa6
Vaginal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the vagina, also called the birth canal.
intelihealth.com — “Vaginal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the vagina, also called the birth canal.” View full resource at intelihealth.com
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Vaginal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the vagina, also called the birth canal. http://bit.ly/d2ymxi
Cancer Newsline - Vaginal Cancer Linked to Human Papillomavirus Virus (HPV) - MD Anderson Cancer Center
mdanderson.org — “Vaginal cancer is rare, with 2,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Along with cervix and vulvar cancers, the most common cause of vaginal cancer is the Human Papillomavirus Virus (HPV). Charles Levenback, M.D., and Anuja Jhingran, M.D., discuss the basics, diagnoses, and treatment for vaginal cancer.” View full resource at mdanderson.org
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New Cancer Newsline Audio Podcast: Vaginal Cancer Linked to Human Papillomavirus Virus (HPV)... http://t.co/rYih29J
FDA Challenged By HiFi DNA Tech To Provide Proof That HPV Types 6 & 11 Cause Vulvar And Vaginal Cancers
medicalnewstoday.com — “A Connecticut cancer pathologist/physician/scientist with extensive experience in the field for the past half century has formally challenged the FDA to back claims on its website that human papil” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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FDA Challenged By HiFi DNA Tech To Provide Proof That HPV Types 6 & 11 Cause Vulvar And Vaginal Cancers http://mnt.to/3CdK
Oncology Article | Vaginitis
mdlinx.com — “Vaginal pH-Balanced Gel for the Control of Atrophic Vaginitis Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Vaginal pH-Balanced Gel for the Control of Atrophic Vaginitis Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomi... http://bit.ly/fvsz5l #oncology
Self-collection of vaginal specimens for human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer prevention (MARCH): a community-based randomised controlled trial : The Lancet
thelancet.com — “Self-collection of vaginal specimens for human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer prevention (MARCH): a community-based randomised controlled trial. By - Prof Eduardo Lazcano-Ponce PhD, Prof...” View full resource at thelancet.com
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Medical News: SABCS: Risk of Vaginal Estrogens Not Known in Breast Cancer Patients - in Meeting Coverage, SABCS from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “SAN ANTONIO -- Postmenopausal breast cancer patients face an uncertain risk from use of vaginal estrogen preparations, which raise systemic estradiol levels, data from a small clinical study suggested” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
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SABCS: Risk of Vaginal Estrogens Not Known in Breast Cancer Patients (CME/CE, with video) SAN ANTONIO (MedPage Today).. http://bit.ly/4zpzok
Self-collection of vaginal specimens for human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer prevention (MARCH): a community-based randomised controlled trial : The Lancet
thelancet.com — “Self-collection of vaginal specimens for human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer prevention (MARCH): a community-based randomised controlled trial. By - Prof Eduardo Lazcano-Ponce PhD, Prof...” View full resource at thelancet.com
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Study shows that home testing for HPV infection could be a valuable tool in cervical cancer prevention http://t.co/CrSrhJAk
Ob/Gyn Medical News about Hysterectomy, Vaginal
mdlinx.com — “The use of MRI for selecting patients with endometrial cancer and significant co-morbidities for vaginal hysterectomy” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on July 5, 2010 at 10:36 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Physician, Doctor, and Health Communicator
The use of MRI for selecting patients with endometrial cancer and significant co-morbidities for vaginal hyste... http://bit.ly/bMiOl2 #OBG
9 Surprising Vaginal Health Mistakes - Women's Health - Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “Ignoring heavy periods, assuming you have a yeast infection, using talc powder, and skipping birth control are common mistakes that could affect your vaginal health and increase your risk for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, cancer, and more.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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Skipping Kegels, using talcum powder, and more vaginal health mistakes you're probably making http://t.co/dAWqm8GR
Looking ahead: A case for human papillomavirus testing of self-sampled vaginal specimens as a cervical cancer screening strategy - Gravitt - 2011 - International Journal of Cancer - Wiley Online Library
onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “Looking ahead: A case for human papillomavirus testing of self-sampled vaginal specimens as a cervical cancer screening strategy - Gravitt - 2011 - International Journal of Cancer - Wiley Online Library” View full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Looking ahead: A case for human papillomavirus testing of selfâ€*sampled vaginal specimens as a cervical cancer ... http://bit.ly/jEDnKv
Anal cancer vaccine approved
health.yahoo.net — “Health authorities have approved a vaccine intended to prevent anal cancer and pre-cancerous lesions in young people aged nine to 26 years old.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Anal cancer vaccine approved http://bit.ly/gPEbpI
What Is Vulvar Cancer? What Causes Vulvar Cancer?
medicalnewstoday.com — “Vulvar cancer, or vulval cancer is an uncommon cancer of the outer surface area of the female genitalia. The symptoms of vulvar cancer include pain, itching and bleeding of the vulva” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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What Is Vulvar Cancer? What Causes Vulvar Cancer? - Vulvar cancer, or vulval cancer is an uncommon cancer of the ou... http://ow.ly/166VEC
Gardasil Approved to Prevent Anal Cancer
cancer.org — “The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gardasil to prevent anal cancer linked to certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV).” View full resource at cancer.org
Most Recently Shared on December 22, 2010 at 10:33 pm By:
Gardasil Approved to Prevent Anal Cancer: The vaccine, made by Merck, targets HPV types 16 and 18, which are lin... http://bit.ly/h1Gcbm
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