Vulva and Vaginal Cancer Pictures
Female reproductive organs
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Cancer of the vagina is very rare and accounts for less than 2 percent of all gynecologic (female) cancers in the America. In 2011 there were just over 2,500 new cases and 780 deaths attributed to the disease. Cancer of the vulva accounts for 4 percent of all gynecologic cancers in American women. This amounts to about 4,000 new cases being diagnosed every year. Although vulva cancer can occur in women in their 30's and 40's, 85 percent of cases are reported in postmenopause women after the age of 50. The following is a useful guide to the different symptoms for each gynecologic cancer.
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EARLY STAGE VULVA CANCER
Squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva: |
This patient has small sores which do not heal. The majority of vulva cancers (there are different types) are squamous cell carcinomas. Symptoms likely to occur with this type of cancer, include white bumps, vulva itching, skin changes, bleeding and painful urination. |
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MID-STAGE VULVA CANCER
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ADVANCED VULVA CANCER
Vulva cancer which has progressed into large tumor. |
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VULVA MELANOMA
Rare type of vulva cancer - vulva melanoma. This patient has a characteristic black spot on the skin.
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VULVA CANCER AFTER CHEMO
Woman with vulvar cancer 4 weeks (a) and 6 weeks (b) after chemoradiation. Note significant improvement. |
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VAGINAL CANCER
At first the patient may experience a foul smelling vaginal discharge or itching. As the disease is so rare, it is often misdiagnosed at this stage for common disorders such as yeast infections or vaginitis and is treated with antibiotics. As the tumor grows it starts to press on nearby pelvic organs such as the bladder and rectum, causing a dull ache. Severe pain is usually a sign of an advanced stage. There may also be bleeding. |
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