Vulvar Cancer
Overview
Vulvar cancer forms in the vulva, the area around the external genital organs on a woman. 外阴包括以下部分:
- Labia 阴道开口周围的嘴唇
- 阴蒂 阴道开口处的一小块组织
- 巴氏腺的 阴道口两侧产生黏液的小腺体
在大多数情况下,外阴癌会影响阴唇. 癌症很少发生在阴蒂或巴氏腺. 超过90%的外阴癌被认为是一种 皮肤癌 因为它们起源于鳞状细胞,这是皮肤的主要细胞类型. They usually develop slowly over many years and in their earliest form are not cancerous.
When diagnosed and treated early, vulvar cancer can be cured in more than 90 percent of cases.
风险因素
外阴癌相对罕见, 通常影响60岁以上的白人女性, although the condition can occur in younger women and those of all ethnicities. 其他的风险因素包括:
- Smoking
- 服用类固醇或其他削弱免疫系统的药物
- 由性传播的人乳头瘤病毒(HPV)引起的生殖器疣
我们治疗外阴癌的方法
UCSF提供创新, compassionate care in a supportive environment to patients with vulvar cancer. 我们的团队包括妇科肿瘤学家, 妇科肿瘤外科十大赌博平台排行榜, radiation oncologists and nurses with special training in reproductive cancers. We also work with plastic surgeons for patients who need reconstructive surgery once the cancerous tissue is removed.
我们相信教育是治愈过程的重要组成部分. Our team works with each patient to help her understand her condition and all her treatment options, 这样我们才能一起决定最好的行动方案.
Awards & 识别
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北加州最好的,排名第一. 全国癌症治疗排名第七
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指定综合癌症中心
Signs & 症状
在大多数情况下,外阴癌会引起早期症状. 因此, 如果你有任何症状, 你应该马上去看十大赌博平台排行榜. 外阴癌的常见症状包括:
- 外阴瘙痒持续一个月以上
- 外阴不能愈合的伤口或溃疡
- 外阴肿块外阴上的肿块或肿块
- 不明原因外阴痛
- 外阴出血,不同于你平常每月的出血
- Burning in the area that lasts even after your doctor has treated the burning
- Any change in size, color or texture of a birthmark or mole in the vulvar area
诊断
It is important to note that if detected and treated early, vulvar cancer has a high cure rate. 因此, it is essential that you visit your doctor for a definite diagnosis.
在进行诊断时, 你的十大赌博平台排行榜会先检查你的病史, ask about any 症状 you are experiencing and conduct a thorough physical exam. 还可以进行以下测试:
- 骨盆检查 这个检查包括摸子宫, vagina, ovaries, 输卵管, 检查膀胱和直肠的形状和大小是否有异常.
- 超声波 This test uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body. These waves, which cannot be heard by humans, create a pattern of echoes called a sonogram. 在这张照片上,健康组织、充满液体的囊肿和肿瘤看起来不同.
- 计算机断层扫描(CT) 这是一个 身体成像方法 一束细x射线围绕病人旋转. Small detectors measure the amount of X-rays that make it through the patient or particular area of interest. 计算机对数据进行分析,形成横截面图像. 这些图像可以存储,在显示器上观看或打印在胶片上. 除了, stacking the individual images or "slices" can create three-dimensional models of organs.
- 胸部x光片 This X-ray 提供胸腔内器官和结构的图片, 包括心脏和肺以及通往它们的气道, 主要血管, 还有肺下面的肌肉薄片的上部.
- 磁共振成像(MRI) 这是一种无痛,非侵入性的手术 强力磁铁和无线电波 构造身体的图像. Any imaging plane, or "slice," can be projected, stored in a computer or printed on film. 核磁共振成像可以很容易地通过衣服和骨头进行.
- Biopsy This test involves removing a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination and/or culture, 通常是为了帮助十大赌博平台排行榜做出诊断.
治疗
When diagnosed and treated early, vulvar cancer can be cured in over 90 percent of cases. 外阴癌的治疗通常包括手术, 放射治疗,在某些情况下, 化疗. 我们的癌症专家团队, radiation specialists and plastic surgeons work together to design the most effective treatment plan for your condition.
Surgery
在许多情况下,外阴癌是通过手术治疗的. 手术的类型取决于肿瘤的大小、深度和扩散.
一种常用的手术形式被称为大面积局部切除, in which the cancer and some of the normal tissue around the cancer is removed. 另一种手术方法被称为根治性切除, 切除肿瘤和周围组织的大部分, 在某些情况下, 淋巴结. 经过这些程序之后, 患者可能需要添加来自身体其他部位的皮肤, 或接枝, 以及人造外阴或阴道的整形手术.
除了, 在某些情况下, 可以使用激光手术, 它使用一束狭窄的光来去除癌细胞.
放射治疗
Radiation therapy uses X-rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body, called external beam radiation therapy. 另一种形式的放射治疗, 称为内辐射, 通过放置产生辐射的材料来工作, 被称为放射性同位素, 通过细塑料管进入发现癌细胞的区域. 放疗可以在手术前或手术后单独使用.
化疗
化疗使用药物杀死癌细胞. Drugs may be given by mouth, or they may be put into the body by a needle in the vein or muscle. 化疗 is called systemic treatment because the drug enters the blood stream, 穿过身体, 并能杀死全身的癌细胞.
加州大学旧金山分校健康医学专家已经审查了这些信息. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.
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