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Is is always serious if you have brown discharge and itching and burning? how likely is it that it is cancer?

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Dr. Kenneth Murdock answered

Not likely: Any gynecologic cancer in a 26 yr old would be very unusual. You more likely have a vaginal infection. See your primary md or a gynecologist right away!

Dr Levitt agreed

Answered 3/14/2016

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A member asked:

Is is always serious if you have brown discharge and itching and burning? how likely is it that it is cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Murdock answered

Dr Levitt agreed

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