Cancer of the vulva affects the external female genital organs, including the clitoris, vaginal lips and the opening to the vagina. Though commonly found in older adults, vulvar cancer can happen at any age.
The most common vulvar cancer treatment is surgery. The goal is always to remove the cancer without any loss of the woman's sexual function. One of the following types of surgery may be done:
Even if the surgeon removes all the cancer visible at the time of surgery, some patients may be given further vulvar cancer treatment such as Even if the surgeon removes all the cancer visible at the time of surgery, some patients may be given further vulvar cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy after surgery. This further treatment helps kill any remaining cancer cells. or radiation therapy after surgery. This further treatment helps kill any remaining cancer cells.
Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers are accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). This rare distinction is given to cancer programs that uphold the highest standard of care for patients. When you choose Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers for your cancer treatment, you can rest assured you will receive the best possible care delivered by a compassionate team of caregivers in a calm, healing environment.
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