Uncomfortable urination, if cancer spreads to the bladder. Rectal bleeding, if it spreads to the rectum. Multiple sex partners. Become familiar with the appearance of your genitals. Laser vaporization is often used for treatment of some vulvar cancer.
External radiation shrinks the primary tumor.
Common sites of spread are the lymph nodes in the groin, wall of the pelvis, bladder, rectum, bone, lungs or liver. Symptoms can be relieved or controlled during treatment. Scientific research into causes and treatment continues, so there is hope for increasingly effective treatment and cure. See Resources for Additional Information. Pain relievers as needed.