
Vaginal Cancer represents 1-2% of female genital tract malignancies.
Risk Factors:
- Low socioeconomic status
- Prior hysterectomy for cervical dysplasia or cancer
- History of Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) infection
Signs and Symptoms:
- Painless vaginal bleeding
- Unusual vaginal discharge
Stages:
- Stage 0: Carcinoma in situ, intraepithelial carcinoma
- Stage I: Vaginal tissue involved (superficial)
- Stage II: Surrounding vaginal tissue involved (deeper)
- Stage III: Pelvic tissue involved
- Stage IV: Distant spread (to liver, lungs, etc.)
Treatment:
Surgery or radiation