Other, less common types of vulvar cancer are melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, adenocarcinomas, Paget's disease of the vulva, and tumors of the connective tissue
Vulvar carcinoma; vulvar sarcoma; vulvar neoplasia, VIN, VAIN
studies have identified several risk factors for vulvar cancer. These include:
Vulvar cancer is a rare disease that occurs mainly in elderly women
Most vulvar cancers are squamous cell carcinomas
Because vulvar cancer is highly curable in its early stages, women should consult a physician as soon as a vulvar abnormality is detected.
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has adopted a surgical staging system for vulvar cancer.
The risk of vulvar cancer can be decreased by avoiding risk factors, most of which involve lifestyle choices.
HPV is the abbreviation for Human Papillomovirus. Some HPV types can cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer among women, penile cancer among men, and anal and some oropharyngeal cancers among both men and women. Other HPV types can cause genital warts among both sexes.
Vulvar cancer is the typical diagnosis.
cancer is cancer, no matter where it originates. If it's malignant it can metastasize, and if it does that enough a person WILL die given enough time.
Screening for breast cancer and cervical cancer are the most common types of cancer screening done at Planned Parenthood. Biopsy for endometrial and vulvar cancer are also common services. Offices may also order testing to screen for colon and prostate cancer, and the typical examination will also look for signs of cancer of the thyroid, skin, and testicles.
Approximately 70% of vulvar cancers involve the labia (usually the labia majora), 15% to 20% involve the clitoris, and 15% to 20% involve the perineum.