How is vulva cancer treated

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Vulva cancer accounts for about 3% to 5% of the female genital organs. Although the incidence rate is not high, it is not uncommon. It usually occurs in elderly women, and the average age of onset is about 50 years old. How to treat vulvar cancer, let me tell you.

How is vulva cancer treated

First, vulvar cancer is a malignant tumor of vulvar skin, mucosa and its appendages and vestibular gland. At present, the treatment of vulvar cancer is still based on surgical treatment. The traditional surgical methods are extensive total vulvar radical surgery and inguinal lymph node dissection. The 5-year survival rate can be as high as 60% - 83%.

Second: vulvar cancer is generally not sensitive to radiotherapy, but if the patient is old and weak, preoperative radiotherapy can reduce the tumor size, so as to narrow the scope of surgery, local tumor resection, postoperative radiotherapy, can also receive certain effect.

Third, vulvar cancer is called "vulvar erosion sore" in traditional Chinese medicine, which has unique features in enhancing the body resistance of patients and reducing the side effects of other treatments, and can supplement the deficiency of Western medicine in some aspects. As a kind of systemic treatment, its function is to strengthen the body, regulate the body condition, improve symptoms and reduce the adverse reactions caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is used for adjuvant treatment, with the advantage of small side effects.

matters needing attention

Usually to avoid excessive fatigue, more to ensure adequate sleep. Also eat more vitamin rich food, fresh fruits and vegetables. But also to strengthen physical exercise, enhance the body's resistance.