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Even with an annual Pap smear test and the new vaccination for young women, cervical cancer can’t be totally prevented. But there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of developing cancer of the cervix.
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Vaginal cancer is a relatively rare disorder, comprising about 2% to 3% of all gynecologic cancers. Approximately 2,400 women are diagnosed each year with vaginal cancer in the United States.
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The chance of getting ovarian cancer increases as a woman gets older. Ovarian cancer occurs in women over the age of 50 and the highest risk is in women over 60.
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Uterine cancer is the most common of all cancers in the female reproductive system. It can either form in the inner lining of the uterus or the outer layer of muscle tissue.
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Thought to be caused by a problem with the genetic information transmitted between an egg and sperm, molar pregnancy can develop during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Preventing Vaginal Cancer
Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent vaginal cancer yet.
However, there are promising new developments along this line, including the use of Gardasil, which protects against some forms of HPV and may decrease the chances you will get vaginal cancer once you are vaccinated.
Not becoming infected with HPV is another way to reduce the risk that you will get vaginal cancer. The best way to avoid the virus is to commit yourself to a lifestyle that includes abstinence. If this is not possible, delaying your first sexual experience, having as few sexual partners as possible and avoiding having sex with other people who have had multiple partners can reduce the chances you will become exposed to HPV. Quitting smoking will also reduce your risk of getting vaginal cancer.
The best way to prevent the spread of the disease is to have an annual pelvic exam and a Pap smear at the Gynecologic Oncology Center once you reach the age of 21 or have become sexually active, whichever occurs first.