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Treating Vulvar Cancer

If you've been diagnosed with vulvar cancer, your cancer care team will discuss your treatment options with you. It's important to weigh the benefits of each treatment option against the possible risks and side effects.

How are vulvar cancers and pre-cancers treated?

For pre-cancers (vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia or VIN), topical treatments can be used. For vulvar cancers, there are 3 main types of treatment.

Common treatment approaches

Treatment for vulvar cancer depends on its type and stage. Other factors?can also help determine the best treatment plan, such as your age, your general health, your individual circumstances, and your preferences.

Who treats vulvar cancer?

Depending on the?type?and stage of your vulvar cancer, you may need more than one type of treatment. Doctors on your cancer treatment team may include:

  • A gynecologist: a doctor who specializes in diseases of the female reproductive tract
  • A gynecologic oncologist: a doctor who specializes in treating cancers of the female reproductive system (including surgery and chemotherapy)
  • A radiation oncologist: a doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer
  • A medical oncologist: a doctor who uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat cancer

Many other specialists may be involved in your care as well, including nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, and other health professionals.

Making treatment decisions

It’s important to discuss all of your treatment options as well as their possible side effects with your family and?your treatment team to make the choice that best fits your needs. If there’s anything you don’t understand, ask to have it explained.?

If time permits, it is often a good idea to seek a second opinion. A second opinion can give you more information and help you feel more confident about the treatment plan you choose.

Thinking about taking part in a clinical trial

Clinical trials?are carefully controlled research studies that are done to get a closer look at promising new treatments or procedures. Clinical trials are one way to get state-of-the-art cancer treatment. In some cases they may be the only way to get access to newer treatments. They are also the best way for doctors to learn better methods to treat cancer.?

If you would like to learn more about clinical trials that might be right for you, start by asking your doctor if your clinic or hospital conducts clinical trials.?