Vaginal Cancer: A Rare but Treatable Gynaecological Malignancy
Primary vaginal cancer accounts for only 1–2% of gynaecological cancers. But when symptoms are recognised early, outcomes can be excellent.
Expert articles on gynaecological cancers, surgical treatments and women's health — written by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, ESGO-certified Gynaecological Oncosurgeon, Ahmedabad.
Primary vaginal cancer accounts for only 1–2% of gynaecological cancers. But when symptoms are recognised early, outcomes can be excellent.
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