Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal cancer occurs when malignant cells form in the vagina. Vaginal cancer is a rare form of cancer, and if found in the early stages, treatment is usually successful.The two common types of vaginal cancer are:
Risk factors include:
- Squamous cell carcinoma: When cancer form in the squamous cells, which are the thin, flat cells that line the vagina. This type spreads slowly, and usually stays near the vagina, but can spread to other areas of the body. This is the most common type, and usually occurs in women over 60.
- Adenocarcinoma: When the cancer forms in the glandular cells, which line the vagina and release fluids, like mucus. It is more likely to spread to other places such as the lungs, and usually occurs in woman under 30.
- Being exposed to the drug DES (diethylstilbestrol) before birth
- Being younger than 30 or older than 60\
- Human papilloma virus infection
Symptoms include:
- Bleeding or discharge not related to menstrual periods
- Pain during sex
- Pain in the pelvic area
- A lump in the vagina
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