Vulvar Cancer: Cause & Treatment – Antai Hospital

Vulvar Cancer – Antai Hospital

Cancer of the vulva is not uncommon at all amongst women, it comprises roughly 1% of systemic malignant tumors of the body and 5 % of the female reproductive tract. This form of cancer occurs on the external surface area of the vagina, precisely at the skin covering the vulva, urethra, clitoris, and labia. Though it can happen at any age, it predominantly occurs amongst patients who are older.

Cause

We believe HPV infection is the primary cause of vulvar cancer, primarily high-risk HPVs. However, there very well could be other causes that lead to this form of cancer, and it can be due to pre-existing cancer that has spread to the vulvar, for example, cancers of the cervix and vagina.

Symptoms

The main symptom of vulva cancer is that the vulva has the presence of masses and lumps. It is often accompanied by distinct symptoms of pain or itching. Some patients exhibit vulva ulcers or something like an open sore, where it does not heal even after a very long time. Terminal patients experience bleeding that is not from menses and bloody secretions increase as well, causing pain during urination.

Risk Factors

• Age (older women are much more susceptible, age: 60 and above)
• Multiple sex partners
• Smoking
• Impaired immune system

Vulvar Cancer Development in Stages

The clinical stages of vulvar cancer can be divided into four stages.

Stage 1: all lesions were confined to the vulva, with a maximum diameter of 2 cm or less, and no suspected inguinal lymph node metastasis was found.

Stage 2: All lesions were confined to the vulva, with a maximum diameter exceeding 2 cm. No suspected inguinal lymph node metastasis was found.

Stage 3: Lesions beyond the vulva, no metastasis or suspicious metastasis to inguinal lymph nodes.

Stage 4: any of the following conditions:

• Inguinal lymph node fixation or rupture, clinical affirmation of metastasis.
• The mucosa of the rectum, bladder, or urethra is invaded, or cancer has spread within the bones.
• Distant metastasis or touching deep pelvic lymph nodes.

Screening for Vulvar Cancer

• Full gynecological examination
• Colposcopy
• Vulva biopsy

Treatment for Vulvar Cancer at Antai Hospital

Surgery is the first selection of vulvar cancer treatments, the clinical routine of vulval carcinoma surgery focuses on the vulva and bilateral inguinal lymph node removal via radical excision. According to severity, parts of the vulva and lymph nodes will be removed. A combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, with surgery, has the best approach for a full recovery from this form of cancer.

In recent years with the improvement of radiotherapy equipment and technology, reducing the side effect of radiotherapy, now female genital cancer has been used radiotherapy, especially in the contraindication of surgery, or the patient is already significantly advanced to the point that surgery will be ineffective, the application of radiotherapy in these cases has a certain curative effect.

Antai Hospital’s Commitment

Antai Hospital’s full refund policy for the miscarriage prevention treatments we provide should already be the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy. Patients should rest assured, can and should go about their everyday life, focusing their diet on vegetables, beans, celery, and other fiber-rich foods. Besides that, an active lifestyle of yoga and swimming should also be incorporated to help relieve stress and increase blood circulation, which is beneficial for the fetus’s development and the mother’s health. With our assurance, a healthy lifestyle, and peace of mind, you can go through a healthy pregnancy with no complications.

Recurrent miscarriages are no doubt a heavy blow to the patient’s physical and mental health. All we can do is to help ease the burden and decrease your trauma, to slowly help you overcome the anxiety with the love and care that we provide at Antai Hospital.

Trust in Antai Hospital and trust in yourself, your pregnancy is our priority.