Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Read on for a list of questions to ask during your appointments.
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The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system. It's also called the external genitalia.
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Detailed information on the most common diagnostic procedures for cancer.
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Learn how vulvar cancer is diagnosed.
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Learn about the different treatment choices for vulvar cancer.
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If you've been recently diagnosed with vulvar cancer, working with your healthcare team and learning about treatment choices can help.
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Learn what tests you may have after being diagnosed with vulvar cancer.
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You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.
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Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
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People often choose to wear wigs, scarves, or hats while or after losing their hair. If this is what you would like to do, pick them out ahead of time and start wearing them before your hair is completely gone.
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.
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There is no sure way to prevent vulvar cancer. But there are some things you can do that may help lower your risk of getting vulvar cancer.
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Risk factors for vulvar cancer include smoking, infection with HPV, and advancing age.
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