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If you discover any of the signs or symptoms of vulvar cancer and are at risk for the disease, see your doctor as soon as possible. Vulvar cancer is very treatable, but early diagnosis is important to minimize the length and severity of treatment. If you can, see your gynecologist, who is best equipped to diagnose vulvar cancer. If necessary, she will refer you to other doctors or specialists. Your doctor will conduct a physical exam to check for signs of vulvar cancer and will also likely ask for a health history, including factors such as health habits and past illnesses. Part of your physical exam may be examining your vulva under a special magnifying device. If your doctor suspects that you have vulvar cancer, she may order tests after conducting your physical exam. These tests are the only way to confirm a diagnosis of vulvar cancer. The most common test for vulvar cancer is a biopsy. Your doctor will remove a small amount of vulvar cells or tissue and send them for a laboratory to check for signs of cancer. If tests confirm the diagnosis of vulvar cancer, you may need additional tests to determine if the cancer has spread within your body. Additional testing may include a pelvic exam, colposcopy, x-rays, CT scan or an MRI, and a lymph node biopsy. Your doctor will prescribe a course of treatment for a diagnosed case of vulvar cancer based on the severity of the disease. There are many different treatment options and they may be successful if diagnosed in the earlier stages of the disease. The four standard treatments used for vulvar cancer are: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and biologic therapy. Surgery is the most common treatment for vulvar cancer and can remove all the cancer without damaging the person's sexual function. Your doctor will suggest a treatment based on the severity of your vulvar cancer. Consider taking part in a clinical trial, which would offer you the opportunity to try one of the new treatment methods. Stages one and two may only require surgery, while stages three and four may require more radical surgery as well as chemotherapy and radiation.
See your doctor. Get tests and a diagnosis. Get treatment.