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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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Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar cancer affects the external genital organs in women. This includes the clitoris, labia (vaginal lips) and the opening of the vagina itself. There are nearly 3,500 new cases each year of vulvar cancer in the United States and 900 die from it.
If vulvar cancer is diagnosed early, there’s a good chance that it can be cured. Once the cancer has spread beyond the vulvar, however, it becomes more difficult to treat and the chance of controlling it are diminished.
Thankfully, vulvar cancer is relatively rare compared to other forms of cancer. Even so, the Gynecologic Oncology Center is experienced in treating this form of cancer with the latest diagnostics, treatments and procedures.