Vulva Cancer

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Vulva Cancer (6 links) The vulva is the outer part of the vagina, cancer of the vulvar is a rare type of malignancy, usually found in women aged over 50 - though the incidence of this cancer in younger women has been reported to be increasing. Women with persistent itching and changes in the colour vulva have a higher risk of cancer of the vulva. Research suggests that human papillomavirus (HPV) may have a role in causing this and other gynaecological cancers. Patient's information for Vulva Cancer (CancerNet) Information about the disease, staging, and treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month by a panel of medical experts. Cancer of the Vulva - patients summary (CanCom) Questions and Answers: Vulval cancer From the CancerHelp Web site produced by Cancer Research UK. Surgical interventions for early squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva (Cochrane Collaboration) Abstract of a systematic review. Understanding Cancer of The Vulva (BACUP, UK) An on-line booklet ********** Information for Health Professionals *********** Physician's PDQ statement for Vulva Cancer (CancerNet) A referenced overview of the disease, cellular classification, staging, and current treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month by experts at the NCI. Medline Search: Vulva Cancer (PubMed)   Limit search to: [Last Year]  Limit search to: [Last 2 Years]   Limit search to: [Reviews]