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==What is vaginal cancer?== | ==What is vaginal cancer?== | ||
The vagina also called birth canal goes from the cervix to open up at the vulva. It is a 3 to 4 inch tube. Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer. It doesn't have any early symptoms. With the development of the cancer, frequent symptoms include irregular vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain and a vaginal lump. A Pap test is a simple and valuable test to find abnormal cells that may be cancer. Usual treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. | |||
==How do I know if I have vaginal cancer and what are the symptoms of vaginal cancer?== | ==How do I know if I have vaginal cancer and what are the symptoms of vaginal cancer?== |
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What is vaginal cancer?
The vagina also called birth canal goes from the cervix to open up at the vulva. It is a 3 to 4 inch tube. Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer. It doesn't have any early symptoms. With the development of the cancer, frequent symptoms include irregular vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain and a vaginal lump. A Pap test is a simple and valuable test to find abnormal cells that may be cancer. Usual treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
How do I know if I have vaginal cancer and what are the symptoms of vaginal cancer?
Who is at risk for vaginal cancer?
How to know you have vaginal cancer?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for vaginal cancer?
Directions to Hospitals Treating vaginal cancer
Prevention of vaginal cancer
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vaginalcancer.html