Expected Outcome Early detection and treatment offer a good chance for normal life expectancy. Symptoms can be relieved or controlled during treatment. Possible Complications Fatal spread to other body parts. Common sites of spread are the Lymph nodes in the groin, wall of the pelvis, bladder, rectum, bone, lungs or liver. Laser vaporization is often used for treatment of some vulvar cancer.
External radiation shrinks the primary tumor.
Medication Anticancer are drugs usually not prescribed for this disease. Pain relievers as needed. Antibiotics, if urinary tract infection results from use of a urinary catheter during medication treatment. Stool softener laxative, if needed to prevent constipation. Most patients can maintain a fully active lifestyle while receiving radiation therapy.