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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 Symptoms
Early detection and treatment of vulvar cancer can greatly improve the survival rate. If you have any of these symptoms, you’ll want to make an appointment to be tested with the Gynecologic Oncology Center as soon as possible. That way, our expert team of physicians and specialists can make an informed diagnosis and discuss treatment options with you if you test positive for vulvar cancer.
Symptoms of Vulvar Cancer
Women with vulvar cancer may have the following symptoms:
- Itching in the area of the vulvar that lasts more than a month
- A cut or sore on the vulva itself that won’t heal
- A lump or mass on the vulva
- Vulvar pain
- Bleeding from the vulva that isn’t related to your monthly cycle
- A burning sensation that won’t go away, even with treatment
- And changes in the size, texture or color of a birthmark or mole in the area of the vulva