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Vaginal Cancer Information

  • The vagina is the canal leading from the cervix (the opening of uterus) to the outside of the body. Vaginal cancer is not common. When found in early stages, it can often be cured. There are two main types of vaginal cancer...
  • Squamous cell carcinoma: Cancer that forms in squamous cells, the thin, flat cells lining the vagina. Squamous cell vaginal cancer spreads slowly and usually stays near the vagina, but may spread to the lungs and liver. This is the most common type of vaginal cancer. It is found most often in women aged 60 or older.

    Adenocarcinoma: Cancer that begins in glandular (secretory) cells. Glandular cells in the lining of the vagina make and release fluids such as mucus. Adenocarcinoma is more likely than squamous cell cancer to spread to the lungs and lymph nodes. It is found most often in women aged 30 or younger.

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Whether it’s for heavy vaginal bleeding, uncomfortable uterine fibroids, among other things; some of my 40-60 year old women are facing the possibility of hysterectomy and come to ask me: What can I expect? While I am not a surgeon, primary care doctors can help you deal with what to expect. Here are the common questions I am ... Read More »
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