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Vulvar Cancer Stages
Staging is used by the Gynecologic Oncology Center to determine the extent of vulvar cancer.
Following are the stages of vulvar cancer:
Stage 0 Vulvar Cancer
Cells are found on the surface of the skin of the vulvar. These cells are abnormal and may become cancerous, but haven’t yet.
Stage 1 Vulvar Cancer
Cancer has formed and is located in the vulva or the vulva and the perineum only. The tumor is no larger than 2 centimeters and has spread to the epidermis of the vulva.
Stage 1A: The tumor has spread to a depth of 1 millimeter or less beneath the epidermis.
Stage 1B: The tumor is greater than 1 millimeter beneath the epidermis.
Stage 2 Vulvar Cancer
Cancer is found only in the vulva or the vulva and perineum and the tumor is larger than 2 centimeters.
Stage 3 Vulvar Cancer
Cancer is of any size and is either:
Found in the vulva alone or in the vulva and perineum. It has also spread to the nearby lymph nodes in one groin, or
Has spread to nearby tissues such as the lower part of the urethra and or vagina and/or anus. It may have also spread to the nearby lymph nodes in one groin.
Stage 4 Vulvar Cancer
Stage 4A: Cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in both groins or has spread to the upper part of the urethra, bladder or rectum. It may have also become attached to the pelvic bone.
Stage 4B: Cancer has spread to distant parts of the body involving other organs and tissues.