Vulval Cancer symptoms

1. Vulval Cancer symptoms What is it? The name vulval cancer (also called vulvar cancer) refers to cancers developing in the external sex organs (the vulva). Vulval cancer can start in any part of the vulva, but most commonly occurs in the inner edges of the outer lips (labia majora) and the inner lips (labia minora). It may also occur in the area of skin between the vulva and the anus (this is called the perineum) or, less commonly, in the clitoris or two small glands beside the vagina, called Bartholin’s glands.

2. How is vulval cancer diagnosed? Vulval Cancer symptoms include: persistent itching pain or soreness thickened or discoloured patches, or open sores, on the skin of the vulva burning pain on passing urine vaginal bleeding or discharge a lump or swelling in the vulva or groin. The diagnosis of vulval cancer usually involves an examination of the vulva and taking a sample of tissue (a biopsy) from the affected area. A vulval examination should be carried out as part of a cervical smear test, as this could help to identify any abnormal cells. You can also perform a vulval examination yourself, looking for any lumps, warts or sores, or any changes in skin colour around the vulva. If you find any of these, you should have them checked at a well woman clinic or sexual health clinic as soon as possible. For any query you can reach us at https://www.londongynaecancer.co.uk/ Call us at 07595 927289. Mail us at info@londongynaecancer.co.uk