VAGINAL AND VULVAR CANCER

Vulvar Cancer Screening in Jumeirah, Dubai

Vaginal and vulvar cancer screening – The best way for you to know if you might have these cancer types is to get regular check-ups and notify your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms. Your doctor may perform a pelvic exam to look for lumps or changes in your vagina or changes in the skin of your vulva.

Vaginal Cancer is a rare form of cancer which affects the vagina. The vagina connects the outer genitals and the uterus. Cancer attacks the lining of the vagina. An early diagnosis increases the better chances of prognosis.

Signs and symptoms

A woman with a vaginal and vulvar cancer shows the following signs and symptoms:

• Unexplained vaginal bleeding such as after sexual intercourse or after menopause
• Vaginal discharge that is watery
• Mass or lump in the vagina
• Painful urination
• Frequent urination
• Pelvic pain
• Constipation

Book an appointment with a gynecologist if you observe any of the above signs and symptoms to avail the most effective vaginal and vulvar cancer screening in Dubai.

Causes of Vulvar Cancer

The cause of the vulvar cancer is unknown. It is believed general cells undergo a mutation which turns the cells to cancerous cells. Normal cells grow, multiply and die at a set rate, in contrast, cancerous cells grow, multiply and they do not die, hence creating a tumor. The tumor can break off and spread to other parts causing metastasis.

Prevention of Vulvar Cancer

In order to prevent vaginal and vulvar cancer a patient should:

• Take regular pap smear tests and pelvic examination. Regular checkups ensure that cancer is caught early enough before it grows
• HPV vaccination. Take the HPV vaccination early to prevent cancerous cells from getting into the body.
• Stop smoking or do not smoke. Smoking increases the chances of vaginal cancer.
• The first sexual intercourse needs to be at an acceptable age.
• Keep one sexual partner

What We Can Do

The vaginal and vulvar cancer treatment at our clinic in Dubai includes:

• Regular pelvic examination to check the condition of pelvic organs
• Pap smear tests to determine cancerous cells
• Colposcopy to enlarge and view the vaginal cells
• Vaginal tissue biopsy to determine the cells present
• Staging of the cancer is done via imaging tests such as MRI and tiny cameras inserted in the body
• Surgery to remove the lesions
• Surgery to remove the entire vagina
• Surgery to perform pelvic extentration
• radiation therapy either external or internal radiation to kill the cancer cells
• chemotherapy to increase the success of radiation therapy
• Palliative care to relieve pain and increase comfort.

For more information on vaginal and vulvar cancer symptoms & its treatment, contact our top ovarian doctors in Dubai only at SHAMMA Clinic, Jumeirah. Book an appointment with our experts now!