Vulvar Cancer
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Vulvar cancer is a rare type of cancer. It forms in a woman's external genitals, called the vulva. The cancer usually develops slowly over several years. First, precancerous cells grow on vulvar skin. This is called vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN), or dysplasia. Not all VIN cases turn into cancer, but it is best to treat it early.
Often, vulvar cancer doesn't cause early symptoms. However, see your doctor for testing if you notice
- A lump in the vulva
- Vulvar itching or tenderness
- Bleeding that is not your period
Being older and having a human papillomavirus infection are risk factors for vulvar cancer. Treatment varies, depending on your overall health and how advanced the cancer is. It might include laser therapy, surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.
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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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Tinkering With Regimen Leads to Better Outcomes in Vulvar Cancer
onclive.com — “Investigators in a cooperative group trial reported that modifications in a chemoradiation regimen for locally advanced vulvar cancer boosted both clinical and pathologic complete response rates” View full resource at onclive.com
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Vulvar cancer can affect any part of the vulva. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of vulvar cancer.
intelihealth.com — “Vulvar cancer can affect any part of the vulva. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of vulvar cancer.” View full resource at intelihealth.com
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Surgical Treatment of Vulvar Cancer: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: History of the Procedure Patients with vulvar cancer diagnosed in the early part of the 20th century usually died of disease. The overall survival rate for vulvar cancer after simple surgical excision was less than 25%. Attempts ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Cancers From B to T: Rare Cancer in Adulthood - Vulvar Cancer
thecancerhealingguide.blogspot.com — “Please note that all articles written by Kyle. J. Norton are for information and education only, please consult with your doctor or related field specialist before applying. http://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com/” View full resource at thecancerhealingguide.blogspot.com
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Treatment for vulvar cancer in elderly women often more lethal than the disease itself
sciencedaily.com — “New research suggests that the treatment for vulvar cancer in elderly patients was often more lethal than the disease itself.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Treatment for vulvar cancer in elderly women often more lethal than the disease itself: New research suggests th... http://bit.ly/fuvvau
Study: 30% of older patients with vulvar cancer die from treatment complications, ICD
news-medical.net — “Research by the American Academy of Family Physicians demonstrates that vulvar cancer occurs most frequently in women age 65 to 75 years of age. Thirty percent of patients with vulvar cancer are age 70 or older, and the rate increases with age, reaching a peak of 20 per 100,000 women by 75 years of age.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Oncology News: Study: 30% of older patients with vulvar cancer die from treatment complications, ICD: Research b... http://bit.ly/g0E1Ee
Dr. Jordana Mansbacher | Blog » Blog Archive » Vulvar Cancer -- Something I Did Not Know About
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Jordana Mansbacher Social Worker, PhD, Doctor, and Psychologist
ask your mother and grandmother their (med) history. http://bit.ly/g3Gg77
New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks - Drugs.com MedNews
drugs.com — “A vaccine that targets human papillomavirus (HPV) is able to stop precancerous lesions in the vulva from progressing into full-blown malignancies, Dutch researc” View full resource at drugs.com
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New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks - EmpowHER.com
empowher.com — “New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks - EmpowHER.com” View full resource at empowher.com
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New HPV vaccine might stop vulvar cancer in its tracks http://bit.ly/1wW7SC
Medical Advisor Journals - Home of Kyle J. Norton for The Better of Living & Living Health: Rare Cancers in Adulthood - Vulvar Cancer
medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com — “Please note that all articles written by Kyle. J. Norton are for information and education only, please consult with your doctor or related field specialist before applying.” View full resource at medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com
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Increased frequencies of lung and vulvar cancers were observed in women with breast implants. | GreenMedInfo | Article | Natural Medicine | Alternative Medicine | Integrative Medicine | Consumer Advocacy
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There is increased lung, bronchus and vulvar cancer risk among Los Angeles women with cosmetic breast implants. | GreenMedInfo | Article | Natural Medicine | Alternative Medicine | Integrative Medicine | Consumer Advocacy
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Oncology Article | Vulvar Neoplasms
mdlinx.com — “Epidemiology of vulvar and vaginal cancer in Germany” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Epidemiology of vulvar and vaginal cancer in Germany: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics http://bit.ly/fqtByk #oncology
Vulvar Neoplasms on #MDlinx
mdlinx.com — “Vulvar Neoplasms on #MDlinx” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Vulvar field resection: Novel approach to the surgical treatment of vulvar cancer based on ontogenetic anatomy... http://bit.ly/dAZz8Q #OBG
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