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How is vaginal cancer diagnosed at an early stage?
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Fortunately, vaginal cancer almost never occurs at your age. Don't worry about it.
Answered 11/27/2021
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Unless your mother took an estrogen (DES) during pregnancy, highly unlikely that she did, your risk of vaginal cancer at your age is virtually nil. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginal-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352447
Answered 11/26/2021
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