how can you tell if you have vulvar cancer?
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Some signs of vulvar cancer are skin changes in part of the vulva, a new bump, skin feeling thick or rough, itching, burning, an open sore, and new bleeding, spotting, or discharge from the vagina. The doctor will ask you questions about your health and do a physical and pelvic exam.
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['Unusual vaginal bleeding, spotting, or discharge. For premenopausal women, this includes menorrhagia, which is an abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding, and/or abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).', 'Abnormal results from a Pap test (see Diagnosis)', 'Pain in the pelvic area.']
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Bartholin gland cancer A distinct mass (lump) on either side of the opening to the vagina can be the sign of a Bartholin gland carcinoma. More often, however, a lump in this area is from a Bartholin gland cyst, which is much more common (and is not a cancer).
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['Cancer can cause many symptoms, but these symptoms are most often caused by illness, injury, benign tumors, or other problems. ... ', 'Bladder changes.', 'Bleeding or bruising, for no known reason.', 'Bowel changes.', 'Cough or hoarseness that does not go away.', 'Eating problems.', 'Fatigue that is severe and lasts.']
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['A yellow discharge from the vagina or urethra.', 'Painful or frequent urination.', 'Vaginal bleeding between periods.', 'Rectal bleeding, discharge, or pain.']
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A tingling vulva is sometimes a symptom of some other conditions, including multiple sclerosis, vulvar cancer, persistent genital arousal disorder, and restless genital syndrome. In these cases, the tingling feeling is accompanied by other sensations, such as pain and numbness.
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['Blood spots or light bleeding between or following periods.', 'Menstrual bleeding that is longer and heavier than usual.', 'Bleeding after intercourse, douching, or a pelvic examination.', 'Increased vaginal discharge.', 'Pain during sexual intercourse.']
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The 5-year survival rate for women with vulvar cancer is 71%. However, survival rates depend on several factors, including the type of vulvar cancer and the stage of disease at the time it is diagnosed. The 5-year survival rate for cancer that has not spread beyond the vulva is 86%.
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Signs of anal cancer include bleeding from the anus or rectum or a lump near the anus. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by anal cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: Bleeding from the anus or rectum.
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['Blood in the urine. ... ', 'Hoarseness. ... ', 'Persistent lumps or swollen glands. ... ', 'Obvious change in a wart or a mole. ... ', 'Indigestion or difficulty swallowing. ... ', 'Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge. ... ', 'Unexpected weight loss, night sweats, or fever. ... ', 'Continued itching in the anal or genital area.']
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['Change in bowel or bladder habits.', 'A sore that does not heal.', 'Unusual bleeding or discharge.', 'Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere.', 'Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.', 'Obvious change in a wart or mole.', 'Nagging cough or hoarseness.']
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['Pain while urinating.', 'Pain during sex.', 'Itching and soreness around the vulva and vaginal opening.', 'Red, swollen or sore vaginal tissue.']
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['itching and swelling around the vagina.', 'burning sensations or pain during urination or intercourse.', 'redness and soreness on and surrounding the vagina.', 'unusual vaginal discharge, such as gray clumps that resemble cottage cheese or a very watery discharge.']
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['Blood in the urine. This is the most common early symptom of bladder cancer. ... ', 'UTI-like symptoms. Bladder cancer can be mistaken for a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) because many of the symptoms overlap. ... ', 'Unexplained pain. ... ', 'Decreased appetite. ... ', 'Smoking.']
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While there are often no signs of early cervical cancer, some signs may include: Increased vaginal discharge, which may be pale, watery, pink, brown, bloody, or foul-smelling. Abnormal vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods, after sex, douching or a pelvic exam. Longer or heavier menstrual periods.
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Most women with vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) have no symptoms at all. When a woman with VIN does have a symptom, it is most often itching that does not go away or get better. An area of VIN may look different from normal vulvar skin. It is often thicker and lighter than the normal skin around it.
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Signs and Symptoms of Melanoma Skin Cancer. Unusual moles, sores, lumps, blemishes, markings, or changes in the way an area of the skin looks or feels may be a sign of melanoma or another type of skin cancer, or a warning that it might occur.