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Vaginal Cancer Facts You Should Know!

Vaginal Cancer Facts You Should Know!

Cancer Vaginal is a rare disease, but also the awareness about vaginal cancer is very less. The disease will take the lives of 1143 American women this year. Anything and everything about your body is important and being modern educated women with access to the internet you should know about vaginal cancer symptoms, Vaginal cancer treatment and other details about cancer vaginal.

Facts about cancer vaginal -

In cancer vaginal, the cancer cells also known as malignant cells are formed in the vagina.

The two risk factors for vaginal cancer are-

1.Old Age

2.Pre-Birth exposure to drug DES (diethylstilbestrol)

 

Signs and symptoms of cancer vaginal are-

1.Leaking of discharge and blood not during the menstrual cycle.

2.Pain during sexual intercourse.

3.Vaginal lump.

4.Pain in the pelvic area and during urination.

If you see any such symptoms please make sure initial testing is done.

 

The chances of recovery from vaginal cancer depend upon-

1.Stage of cancer

2.Size of tumor

3.The grade of tumor cells

4.Age and general health of the patient

5. The cancer is the first time or recurred one

If detected in the early stage vaginal cancer can be cured.

 

Vaginal cancer may spread from the vagina to other parts of the body through-

1.Tissue

2.The lymph system

3.The blood.

 

Three types of treatments for vaginal cancer are-

1.Surgery

2.Radiation Therapy

3.Chemotherapy

This was the basic information you should have about vaginal cancer being women. Take care of yourself and enjoy a healthy life.