Vaginal Cancer

Question 1

80-90% of vaginal cancers are?

Answer 1

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 2

who does vaginal cancer affect?

Answer 2

women over 55

Question 3

what are risk factors for vaginal cancer?

Answer 3

1. increasing age
2. VAIN
3. HPV 16 and 18
4. DES
5. multiple sex partners
6. early first intercourse
7. smoking
8. HIV

Question 4

what are symptoms of vaginal cancer?

Answer 4

asymptomatic (will be abnl cytology)
- unusual vaginal bleeding (MC)
- watery or foul smelling discharge
- lump or mass
- pelvic pain
- constipation
- weight loss
- history of cancer or abnormal Pap smears

Question 5

how is vaginal cancer diagnosed?

Answer 5

1. biopsy of vaginal tissue
2. pelvic exam and pap
3. colposcopy for magnification, staging

Question 6

what is the treatment for vaginal cancer?

Answer 6

Radiation