Like many cancers, cancer of the vagina can not be avoided in all cases. There are some things a woman can do to reduce the risk factor of developing cancer of the vagina. The best ways to prevent cancer of the vagina is trying to avoid the risk factors for the disease.
How to reduce a risk factor for vaginal cancer
The best way a woman can reduce her risk factor for developing vaginal cancer is to avoid receiving the HPV, the virus sexually transmitted diseases. HPV is very common. In fact, approximately 80% of women suffering from 50 years of age.
HPV can cause various cancers, including cervical cancer. Researchers believe it may be a link between vaginal cancer and HPV.
Although there is no sure way to prevent HPV, there are some things a woman can do to reduce your risk:
Sexual partner should always use a condom correctly during intercourse. Recent research shows that condoms offer some protection against HPV.
Limit the amount of sexual partners.
It 'provides a test that can determine whether a woman has HPV. HPV test routinely given to women as well as Pap tests at age 30.
A test may also be able to detect some cases of vaginal cancer before symptoms are experienced.
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Thursday, 4 August 2011
Treatment O Vaginal Cancer
There are a variety of ways to treat cancer of the vagina. Treatment vary from patient to patient depending on these factors:
patient's general health
type of vaginal cancer
stage of vaginal cancer
if the patient has had a hysterectomy and still have the womb
if the patient had pelvic irradiation in the past
When this relationship is established, a treatment plan is organized. When a doctor recommends treatment, second opinions required by the patient's insurance company. This is a standard procedure for most companies. Many times the patient will get a second opinion.
Vaginal cancer treatment methods
Many times, various types of treatment will be the treatment of vaginal cancer. For example, a patient may have surgery, then pelvic radiation therapy. This is not unusual.
Surgery is a common method of vaginal cancer. There are several types of operations used to treat cancer of the vagina, such as:
Laser surgery Laser surgery involves using a light beam to AST as a knife to remove abnormal tissue.
Wide local excision of a large space removal is surgery to remove the abnormal tissue, and some surrounding healthy tissue.
A vaginectomy vaginectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the vagina.
The total hysterectomy total hysterectomy removes the cervix and uterus.
During the lymph nodes, lymph nodes removed and examined for the presence of cancer.
Pelvic exenteration Pelvic exenteration is the surgical removal of the colon, bladder and rectum. For women, the vagina, cervix, ovaries and lymph nodes removed.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapeutic agents either to kill cancer cells or prevent the cells from dividing. Chemotherapy can be administered in various ways, the IV infusion and pill is more common. Type of chemotherapy is given depends on the stage and type of vaginal cancer.
Radiotherapy
Radiation therapy is a certain kind of energy, radiation is used to kill cancer cells. This energy can be waves or particles such as protons, electrons, X rays and gamma rays.
Radiotherapy can be given internally or externally. The type of radiation given depends on the stage and type of vaginal cancer.
patient's general health
type of vaginal cancer
stage of vaginal cancer
if the patient has had a hysterectomy and still have the womb
if the patient had pelvic irradiation in the past
When this relationship is established, a treatment plan is organized. When a doctor recommends treatment, second opinions required by the patient's insurance company. This is a standard procedure for most companies. Many times the patient will get a second opinion.
Vaginal cancer treatment methods
Many times, various types of treatment will be the treatment of vaginal cancer. For example, a patient may have surgery, then pelvic radiation therapy. This is not unusual.
Surgery is a common method of vaginal cancer. There are several types of operations used to treat cancer of the vagina, such as:
Laser surgery Laser surgery involves using a light beam to AST as a knife to remove abnormal tissue.
Wide local excision of a large space removal is surgery to remove the abnormal tissue, and some surrounding healthy tissue.
A vaginectomy vaginectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the vagina.
The total hysterectomy total hysterectomy removes the cervix and uterus.
During the lymph nodes, lymph nodes removed and examined for the presence of cancer.
Pelvic exenteration Pelvic exenteration is the surgical removal of the colon, bladder and rectum. For women, the vagina, cervix, ovaries and lymph nodes removed.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapeutic agents either to kill cancer cells or prevent the cells from dividing. Chemotherapy can be administered in various ways, the IV infusion and pill is more common. Type of chemotherapy is given depends on the stage and type of vaginal cancer.
Radiotherapy
Radiation therapy is a certain kind of energy, radiation is used to kill cancer cells. This energy can be waves or particles such as protons, electrons, X rays and gamma rays.
Radiotherapy can be given internally or externally. The type of radiation given depends on the stage and type of vaginal cancer.
Symptoms Of Vaginal Cancer
Symptoms of vaginal cancer are:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding: Refers to a type of vaginal cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding after intercourse and / or women who have gone through menopause. He is the most common symptom of cancer of the vagina and is often one of the first symptoms experienced. Post coital bleeding and post are vague symptoms that are usually present in many other gynecological conditions.
Discharges: Although vaginal discharge is common in many women, and often do not worry, atypical or unusual vaginal discharge - with or without blood, tone, or odor - may be symptoms of vaginal cancer. This is incredibly rare, and much more likely to be caused by something much less of a concern, but should be evaluated on a doctor.
Changes in urination: If you find that might be to urinate more often, it is important to find out the reason. This may be related to increased fluid intake, consumption of beverages containing caffeine, or the appearance of urinary tract infections, but this can also be caused by a serious illness. Changes in urination may be pain during urination and blood in the urine. Although the presence of blood is not always possible to detect with the naked eye, some women may notice a pink highlights / marks in their panties, or delete the toilet.
Pelvic Pain: Pelvic pain usually occurs when vaginal cancer began to spread. Pelvic pain can be described as pain or pressure felt in the abdomen below the navel. It can be intermittent or constant. Many women describe pelvic pain as a dull ache that can include severe pain.
Vaginal mass: the vagina, which seems to be you or your doctor may be a symptom of vaginal cancer. There may be several causes of vaginal masses, including vaginal cysts. A biopsy may be needed to determine whether or not cancerous mass.
Changes in stools: Changes in bowel function may indicate several conditions, including cancer of the vagina. As vaginal cancer progresses, the women suffer from chronic constipation, black stools / tarry, and feeling as if the intestines were not completely emptied after a bowel movement.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding: Refers to a type of vaginal cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding after intercourse and / or women who have gone through menopause. He is the most common symptom of cancer of the vagina and is often one of the first symptoms experienced. Post coital bleeding and post are vague symptoms that are usually present in many other gynecological conditions.
Discharges: Although vaginal discharge is common in many women, and often do not worry, atypical or unusual vaginal discharge - with or without blood, tone, or odor - may be symptoms of vaginal cancer. This is incredibly rare, and much more likely to be caused by something much less of a concern, but should be evaluated on a doctor.
Changes in urination: If you find that might be to urinate more often, it is important to find out the reason. This may be related to increased fluid intake, consumption of beverages containing caffeine, or the appearance of urinary tract infections, but this can also be caused by a serious illness. Changes in urination may be pain during urination and blood in the urine. Although the presence of blood is not always possible to detect with the naked eye, some women may notice a pink highlights / marks in their panties, or delete the toilet.
Pelvic Pain: Pelvic pain usually occurs when vaginal cancer began to spread. Pelvic pain can be described as pain or pressure felt in the abdomen below the navel. It can be intermittent or constant. Many women describe pelvic pain as a dull ache that can include severe pain.
Vaginal mass: the vagina, which seems to be you or your doctor may be a symptom of vaginal cancer. There may be several causes of vaginal masses, including vaginal cysts. A biopsy may be needed to determine whether or not cancerous mass.
Changes in stools: Changes in bowel function may indicate several conditions, including cancer of the vagina. As vaginal cancer progresses, the women suffer from chronic constipation, black stools / tarry, and feeling as if the intestines were not completely emptied after a bowel movement.
Causes Of Vaginal Cancer
Unfortunately, at this point, scientists do not know exactly what causes cancer of the vagina. However, they identified several risk factors for cancer of the vagina. A risk factor is an activity or condition associated with another disease.
Risk factors for vaginal cancer include:
Be 30 years or less, or 60 years and over
Being infected with HPV
Use a vaginal pessary to avoid falling into the vagina to the uterus.
Exposure to the synthetic hormone DES, while the belly
Remember that if you have a risk factor for vaginal cancer, which does not mean they will definitely develop vaginal cancer. Means that they have an increased risk of developing it.
Risk factors for vaginal cancer include:
Be 30 years or less, or 60 years and over
Being infected with HPV
Use a vaginal pessary to avoid falling into the vagina to the uterus.
Exposure to the synthetic hormone DES, while the belly
Remember that if you have a risk factor for vaginal cancer, which does not mean they will definitely develop vaginal cancer. Means that they have an increased risk of developing it.
Vaginal Cancer Overview
Vaginal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) in the vagina.
The vagina is the tube that leads from the cervix (opening to the uterus) outside the body. At birth, the baby leaves the body through the vagina (also called the birth canal).
Vaginal cancer is not common. If found early, can often be improved. There are two main types of vaginal cancer:
Squamous cell carcinoma: Cancer that forms in squamous cells, the thin, flat cells lining the vagina. Carcinoma squamous cell vaginal cancer spreads slowly and usually stays near the vagina, but can spread to the lungs and liver. This is the most common type of vaginal cancer. It is found most often in women 60 years or more.
Adenocarcinoma: Cancer that begins glandular (secretory) cells. Glandular cells in the lining of the vagina and to deliver fluids such as mucus. Adenocarcinoma is more likely that squamous cell cancer to spread to the lungs and lymph nodes. It is found more often in women aged 30 or younger.
The vagina is the tube that leads from the cervix (opening to the uterus) outside the body. At birth, the baby leaves the body through the vagina (also called the birth canal).
Vaginal cancer is not common. If found early, can often be improved. There are two main types of vaginal cancer:
Squamous cell carcinoma: Cancer that forms in squamous cells, the thin, flat cells lining the vagina. Carcinoma squamous cell vaginal cancer spreads slowly and usually stays near the vagina, but can spread to the lungs and liver. This is the most common type of vaginal cancer. It is found most often in women 60 years or more.
Adenocarcinoma: Cancer that begins glandular (secretory) cells. Glandular cells in the lining of the vagina and to deliver fluids such as mucus. Adenocarcinoma is more likely that squamous cell cancer to spread to the lungs and lymph nodes. It is found more often in women aged 30 or younger.
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