Vulvar Cancer: Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. Learn how it's used to treat vulvar cancer.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. Learn how it's used to treat vulvar cancer.
Surgery is the most common treatment for vulvar cancer. The goal of surgery is to remove tumors or areas of cancer (cancerous lesions) from the vulva while trying to leave as much normal tissue as possible. Learn about the different types of surgery.
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You can have vulvar cancer without having any symptoms. But some women do have symptoms. Learn what symptoms the cancer can cause.
Healthcare providers don't know what causes vulvar cancer, but they have identified many possible risk factors. These include being older, smoking, and infection with HPV.
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