Vaginal Cancer

When To Call A Professional

Contact your doctor if you develop any of the symptoms associated with vaginal cancer. Keep in mind that these symptoms can be associated with less dangerous conditions as well. You should always call your doctor right away if you have fevers associated with abdominal or pelvic pain. You might have a serious infection that needs treatment as soon as possible.

Prognosis

The outlook depends on the size and stage of the cancer when it is diagnosed. Early detection and treatment improves the prognosis.

The American Cancer Society reports the following 5-year survival rates for vaginal cancer:

• Squamous cell and adenocarcinomas

  • Stage 0 - 96%

  • Stage I - 73%

  • Stage II - 58%

  • Stage III/IV - 36%

• Melanoma (all stages) - 14%

Additional Info

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Building 31 Room 10A03 31 Center Dr., MSC 2580 Bethesda, MD 20892-2580 Phone: (301) 435-3848 Toll-Free: (800) 422-6237 http://www.nci.nih.gov/

American Cancer Society (ACS) 1599 Clifton Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 Toll-Free: (800) 227-2345 http://www.cancer.org/