Vaginal cancer the growth of malignant cells in the vagina is rare, representing less than 2 percent of all gynecologic cancers. Most cases of vaginal cancer occur in women over the age 50. However, some types may affect young women during adolescence or early adulthood, and one very rare type appears n children under five. Vaginal cancers are highly treatable land often curable; the outlook is optimistic with early detection and treatment.
Prevention
There is no way to prevent vaginal cancer, according to conventional and traditional medicine, but regular pelvic examinations and pap smears are advised to aid in the early detection and treatment of any vaginal or cervical abnormalities. Women whose mothers took the drug DES during pregnancy should have periodic pelvic examinations and Pap smears of the vagina as well as the cervix at least once a year. Colposcopy is also recommended for these women.
The treatment
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