Vulvar cancer epidemiology and demographics
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Vulvar cancer accounts for about 5% of cancers of the female genital system in the United States.
Estimated new cases and deaths from vulvar cancer in the United States in 2015:
New cases: 5,150 Deaths: 1,080 Estimated New Cases in 2015- 5,150
Estimated Deaths in 2015- 1,080
% of AllCancer Deaths- 0.2%
- In 2015, it is estimated that there will be 5,150 new cases of vulvar cancer and an estimated 1,080 people will die of this disease.
- For vulvar cancer, death rates increase with age. The number of deaths was 0.5 per 100,000 women per year based on 2008-2012.
- Using statistical models for analysis, rates for new vulvar cancer cases have been rising on average 0.5% each year over the last 10 years. Death rates have not changed significantly over 2002-2012. 5-year survival trends are shown below the figure.
- The number of new cases of vulvar cancer was 2.4 per 100,000 women per year based on 2008-2012 cases.
Survival by Stage
- The earlier vulvar cancer is caught, the better chance a person has of surviving five years after being diagnosed. For vulvar cancer, 59.2% are diagnosed at the local stage. The 5-year survival for localized vulvar cancer is 85.8%.
Incidence
The incidence of vulvar cancer was 2.4 per 100,000 women per year. These rates are age-adjusted and based on 2008-2012 cases and deaths.
Age
- The incidence of vulvar cancer increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is 68 years.
Race
- Vulvar cancer is more prevalent in the white race.