cancer

Vulvar cancer

Vulvar cancer is a cancer of the vulva, the outer portion of the female genitals. It most commonly affects the labia majora. Less often, the labia minora, clitoris, or Bartholin's are affected. Symptoms include a lump, itchiness, changes in the skin, or bleeding from the vulva.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Lump, itchiness, changes in the skin, or bleeding of the vulva

How it's found

·Physical examination,

Prevention

·HPV vaccination

Treatment

·, therapy, , biologic therapy

Outlook

·Five-year survival ~ 70% (US 2022)

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