Vulvar Carcinoma: Dilemma, Debates, and Decisions
[Cancer Management and Research] A review of vulvar carcinoma and treatment options for patients with rare gynecologic cancer.
Vulvar Cancer
NCCN Publishes New Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Vulvar Cancer
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has published its NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines).
For vulvar cancer, concurrent chemotherapy and radiation therapy are not effective
Administering chemotherapy in addition to post-surgical radiation treatment for the treatment of vulvar cancer is not effective.
Less invasive technique possible for vulvar cancer
Sentinel lymph node dissection in women with vulvar malignancies allowed gynecologic oncology surgeons to identify and remove just the sentinel nodes and follow the patients for complications and recurrence.
Early vulvar cancer treatment causes minimal body image impact
Little to no long-term disruption to sexuality or body image for women undergoing treatment for vulvar cancer found, according to a study published online.
Basic steps are best bet for detecting gynecologic cancer recurrence
The best approach for detecting most gynecologic cancer recurrences is to take a thorough history, perform a thorough examination, and educate the patient about concerning symptoms.
HPV vaccine gets nod for prevention of anal cancer
The FDA has approved the vaccine Gardasil for the prevention of anal cancer and associated precancerous lesions caused by HPV for males and females aged 9 through 26 years.
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