Vaginal Cancer: Rare but Treatable — What Every Woman Should Know
Vaginal cancer is rare but treatable when caught early. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment. Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, ESGO-certified.
Vaginal cancer is rare but treatable when caught early. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment. Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, ESGO-certified.
Dyspareunia affects 1 in 5 women and has identifiable causes. Deep pelvic pain during intercourse can signal endometriosis, fibroids, or — in some cases — gynaecological cancer.
Any vaginal bleeding after the menopause must be investigated without delay. A gynaecological oncologist explains why, and what the investigation involves.
Vulvar cancer is a rare gynaecological cancer that develops on the external female genitalia. It has two distinct pathways: HPV-related in younger women, and chronic inflammatory skin conditions (lichen sclerosus) in older women. This page covers types, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and specialist surgical treatment in Ahmedabad.
Postmenopausal bleeding means vaginal bleeding that happens after menopause. Even a small amount of bleeding should be evaluated because it can have both benign and serious causes.
Primary vaginal cancer is rare, accounting for less than 2% of all gynaecological cancers. Most vaginal malignancies are secondary — spread from cervical, endometrial, or other cancers. This page covers types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and treatment by a specialist gynaecological oncologist in Ahmedabad.
Radiation therapy is the primary treatment for most vaginal cancers. Surgery plays a role in select cases. A gynaecological oncologist explains the treatment landscape.
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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