Vaginal Cancer: Cause & Treatment – Antai Hospital
Vaginal cancer is the presence of a malignancy within the vaginal canal, usually on the surface cells of the vagina. For this condition, early diagnosis and treatment is the best approach to prevent further spreading and development of the cancer, and the best chance of a cure.
Symptoms
Symptoms of vaginal cancer include irregular vaginal bleeding, bleeding after sex and postmenopausal bleeding; Increased leucorrhea, and even excess vaginal mucous, there will also be bloody secretions accompanied with a stench; As the cancer progresses, patient may experience abdominal pain, urination and constipation disorders (including frequent urination, blood in urine, pain in urine and blood in stool, constipation, etc.); Severe cases can form vesical-vaginal fistula or rectovaginal fistula; Terminal patients can have renal dysfunction, anemia and other secondary symptoms, such as the cancer spreading to the lung which leads to coughing of blood. Lastly, it can also transfer to the lymph nodes, leading to swollen lymph nodes.
Cause
Vaginal cancer is often secondary and can spread directly from cervical cancer, or from endometrial, ovarian, and choriocarcinoma. In addition, bladder, urethra, or rectal cancer can also spread to the vagina. HPV infections, especially high risks ones, are also another common cause for vaginal cancer development, and can be prevented by getting your vaccinations.
Risk Factor
- Age
- Multiple Sex Partners
- Smoking
- HIV Infection
- Early age of intercourse
Screening & Diagnosis
- Full gynecological examination
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal scraping
- Biopsy
Treatment of vaginal cancer
At present, vaginal cancer patients are mainly treated with surgery and radiotherapy, but also combined with the actual condition of patients, using radiotherapy and chemotherapy. We are to adopt the integrated treatment of traditional Chinese and western medicine, according to the individual situation of the patient. For example, the combined treatment of surgery and radiation can reduce the scope of surgery and preserve the function of organs. It can also provide patients with a greater chance of cure, so that the quality of life after treatment is guaranteed. Get in touch with us today to find out more!
Antai Hospital’s Commitment
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