Q: how is vaginal cancer treated?

Excision: Vaginal cancer is rare and is usually treated with excision of the cancer and possibly lymph node removal. This may be followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy.

Q: what are the risk factors of vaginal cancer?

HPV: The hpv family of viruses encompasses over 100 different strains responsible for cervical cancer, genital warts and vulvar/vaginal cancer. Risk factors include multiple sexual partners, early age of first intercourse, history of abnormal pap smear, history of rectal cancer or hiv. Also, taking chronic meds like steroids or immune modulating meds for auto-immune diseases can increase the risk.

Q: can a 18 year old get vaginal cancer?

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.

Q: how to detect vaginal cancer at an early stage?

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

Q: how is vaginal cancer diagnosed at an early stage?

: Fortunately, vaginal cancer almost never occurs at your age. Don't worry about it.

Q: does smoking increase my risks of getting vaginal cancer?

Doubles the risks: Smoking has been associated with a doubling of the risk of vaginal cancer; vaginal and cervical cancers are more likely in active smokers.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

is vaginal itching a sign of vaginal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal cancer: Yes itching can be a symptom of vaginal cancer, but generally other things usually cause itching.  I would recommend seeing your doctor.

Question 3

what are the signs of vaginal cancer? is bloating of the abdomen a sign?

Accepted Answer

See below: Ulcer and or a mass in the vagina and abnormal vaginal bleeding are usual signs of vaginal cancer. Abdominal bloating is not likely, though bloating may be associated with ovarian lesions. See this site for more info on vaginal cancer.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vaginal-cancer/ds00812.

Question 4

what is vaginal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cancer in vagina: Age > 60 yrs and exposure to the drug DES - diethyl stilbestrol before birth affect a woman's risk of developing vaginal cancer. There are 2 types - squamous cell vaginal cancer spreads slowly and usually stays near the vagina, but may spread to the lungs and liver. This is the most common type of vaginal cancer. It is found most often in women aged 60 or older. Adenocarcinoma occurs in < 30 yrs.

Question 5

how is vaginal cancer treated?

Accepted Answer

Excision: Vaginal cancer is rare and is usually treated with excision of the cancer and possibly lymph node removal.  This may be followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy.

Question 6

what are the risk factors of vaginal cancer?

Accepted Answer

HPV: The hpv family of viruses encompasses over 100 different strains responsible for cervical cancer, genital warts and vulvar/vaginal cancer. Risk factors include multiple sexual partners, early age of first intercourse, history of abnormal pap smear, history of rectal cancer or hiv. Also, taking chronic meds like steroids or immune modulating meds for auto-immune diseases can increase the risk.

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

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 9

how is vaginal cancer diagnosed at an early stage?

Accepted Answer

: Fortunately, vaginal cancer almost never occurs at your age. Don't worry about it.

Question 10

does smoking increase my risks of getting vaginal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Doubles the risks: Smoking has been associated with a doubling of the risk of vaginal cancer; vaginal and cervical cancers are more likely in active smokers.

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