Vaginal cancer (patient information)

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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 abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge, a mass that can be felt and pain during intercourse. A Pap test is a simple and valuable test to find abnormal cells that may be cancer. Usual treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Who is at risk for vaginal cancer?

Clinical data has suggested that the development of vaginal cancer is related to several factors.

• Vaginal adenosis: Clinical research suggest that having adenosis increases the risk of developing clear cell carcinoma. Although it is very small, many doctors feel that any woman with adenosis should have very careful screening and follow-up.

• Cervical cancer: Surveies show having cervical cancer increases the risk of vaginal squamous cell cancer. This is most likely because cervical and vaginal cancers have similar risk factors.

• Diethylstilbestrol (DES): Clinical data show women whose mothers took Diethylstilbestrol (DES) develop clear-cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina more often than would normally be expected. These women are called "DES daughters".

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection: Certain types of HPV (type 16 and 18) have been strongly associated with vaginal cancers.

• HIV infection: Clinical studies show human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) also increases the risk of vaginal cancer.

• Unhealthy lifestyle: Epidemiological research demonstrates smoking and alcohol increase th erisk of vaginal cancer.

• Age: Vaginal cancer is always found in women above 70 years old.

Where to find medical care for vaginal cancer?

Directions to Hospitals Treating vaginal cancer

Copyleft Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vaginalcancer.html

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_3x.asp?dt=55