Question 1

is it true that gardasil will prevent vaginal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Risk reduction: The gardsil vaccine will reduce the risk (but not prevent all cases) of cancer associated with  the high-risk hpv viruses.  This includes cancer of the vaginal, cervix, vulva, and anus.

Question 2

how common is vaginal cancer ?

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Not very: According to the american cancer society, there are estimated  2680 cases diagnosed in 2012, which is about 1/100 of gynecological malignancies.

Question 3

whats new in vaginal cancer research?

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Several things: Scientists are learning more about tumor suppressor genes, refining radiation therapy techniques, and developing new procedures for reconstruction after surgery.

Question 4

how can you know you have vaginal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding/GYN exam.: This often presents with no symptoms.  The most common symptom is irregular vaginal bleeding, like after intercourse or between periods, or postmenopausal.  Other symptoms are pain on urination, pain during intercourse, or pelvic pain.  Probably the best way to find out if you have this is by routine gyn exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, colposcopy, etc..  Des exposure predisposes to this cancer.

Question 5

what do you recommend for vaginal cancer?

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Vaginal cancer: It depends on location and stage. A proximal (vaginal cuff) cancer that is stage i can be treated very well with surgery. Otherwise, chemo radiation is used unless it extends onto the vulva.

Question 6

what are the major presenting symptoms of vaginal cancer?

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Discharge, mass: Pain, ulcer.  Vaginal cancers are less common than cervical cancer.  The lesions are likely to manifest by producing bloody discharge, mass and/or ulcer in the vagina, depending on the location, pain.  Bleeding on intercourse may be an early sign.

Question 7

can a 18 year old get vaginal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very, very rarely: Vaginal cancer is rare, and usually found in older women (at least over the age of 30!) or uncommonly in very young girls (under the age of 8). Young adult women should think about preventing cervical cancer by getting vaccinated for hpv, and see a healthcare provider if you are have concerns about pain, discharge, lumps or bumps, or other changes in your vagina.

Question 8

is vulval cancer different from vaginal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The vulva are the external lips at the opening of the vagina.  Vaginal cancer would originate inside the vagina from the vaginal mucosal lining, whereas vulvar cancer would start outside of the vagina.  Vulvar cancer could spread to the vagina, just as a vaginal cancer could spread outward to the vulva.  With either, early detection and treatment gives the best outcome.

Question 9

how to detect vaginal cancer at an early stage?

Accepted Answer

: It is not easy to self examine the vagina. It is best to get checked by a Gyn

Question 10

what are the signs and symptoms of vaginal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Discharge, mass: Pain, ulcer.  Vaginal cancers are less common than cervical cancer.  The lesions are likely to manifest by producing bloody discharge, mass and/or ulcer in the vagina, depending on the location, pain.  Bleeding on intercourse may be an early sign.

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