Signs of vulvar cancer early identification

Early-stage vulvar cancer is often asymptomatic, and should be examined if the skin is abnormal, pruritus, hemorrhage, feeling of tension .

Vulvar cancer is cancer that occurs on the outer surface of the female genitals. The vulva is the skin around the urethra and vagina, including the clitoris and big lips and baby lips.

Vulvar cancer often manifests as a nodule or an itchy ulcer, the most common location is in the large lips. The disease is common in older people. Abnormal cells can develop in the vulva skin for many years. This pathology is called the newborn in the vulva epithelium. These lesions will develop into vulvar cancer and should be treated early.

Symptoms of vulvar cancer

Vulvar cancer at an early stage usually has no clinical symptoms. You should see a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

1. Tumors in the vulva.
2. Vaginal skin exhibits abnormalities such as color changes, warts or ulcers that do not heal.
3. Prolonged pruritus pussy.
4. Unusual vaginal bleeding is not related to the menstrual cycle.
5. The feeling of tightness in the vulva region.

Diagnosis of vulvar cancer

1. Gynecological examination and laboscopy , the doctor will check the vulva area or use a microscope to detect abnormalities in this area.
2. Biopsy : the doctor will take a part of a tumor or an ulcer in the vulva to examine under a microscope to see whether or not there are cancer cells.

These factors increase the risk of vulvar cancer

1. Older age: the risk of disease increases with age, although it can occur at any age. The average age at diagnosis is 65.
2. There is a new birth injury in the vulva epithelium. These are precancerous lesions. Most women with this lesion will not develop into cancer, but a few continue to develop invasive vulvar cancer. Therefore, treatment should be performed to eliminate abnormal cell areas and follow up periodically.
3. Viral infection causes human papilloma (usually HPV type 6.11 .). This is a sexually transmitted virus and a risk factor for some cancers like cervical cancer and vulva. Common in people who have sex early or have multiple partners. Most cases of HPV infection will go away on their own, but many cases are prolonged, the virus can cause cell changes. Untreated can lead to precancerous lesions and eventually progress to cancer.
4. Smoke.
5. Immunosuppression is the same as in transplant patients who need to take immunosuppressive drugs or HIV infection.
6. Skin changes such as flat lichen make thin and itchy skin also increase the risk of vulvar cancer.

Routine gynecological exams can help diagnose gynecological cancer.(Photo: healthylifestyle)

Treatment

Treatment for vulvar cancer depends on the type of tumor, the stage of the disease, the health and desire of the patient. The treatment is usually surgery to remove the tumor and some healthy tissue around. Sometimes it is necessary to cut the entire pussy if it is found in a late stage, a large tumor. If detected early, treatment will be simpler and more effective.

Radiotherapy is often used to shrink the tumor before surgery, or to destroy the remaining cancer cells after surgery. For late-stage cases, the disease has spread to other areas of the body, chemotherapy may be an option. Sometimes chemotherapy is combined with radiotherapy to shrink large vulvar tumors, making surgery easier.

After completion of treatment, should be periodically monitored to detect cancer recurrence. Even after successful treatment, vulvar cancer may return. The doctor will determine the appropriate follow-up schedule, usually twice each year for the first five years after vulvar cancer treatment.

Prevent

Practicing safe sex can reduce the risk of vaginal cancer. Condoms should be used when having sex to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Limit the number of sexual partners to reduce the risk of HPV infection.

Vaccination against HPV can help prevent other HPV-related cancers such as cervical cancer and vaginal cancer.

Routine gynecological exams can help diagnose vaginal and other gynecological cancer.

Vulvar cancer is a silent disease, seriously affecting health and natural motherhood of women. Attention should be paid to changes in this area, regular gynecological examinations and examination as soon as there are alarm symptoms. In the course of treatment, it is recommended to combine with specialists and implement the treatment regimen properly.