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Is there such thing as vaginal cancer??


how would it feel?? ...like what symptoms??

Cancers of the female reproductive system include cervical, ovarian, labial and, yes, vaginal cancer.

"What is vaginal cancer?
Cancer of the vagina, a rare kind of cancer in women, is a disease in which malignant cells are found in the tissues of the vagina.

There are several types of cancer of the vagina. The two most common are:

squamous cell cancer (squamous carcinoma)


Squamous carcinoma is most often found in women between the ages of 60 and 80, and accounts for 85-90 percent of all vaginal cancers.


adenocarcinoma


Adenocarcinoma is more often found in women between the ages of 12 and 30, and accounts for 5-10 percent of all vaginal cancers.


A rare form of cancer called clear cell adenocarcinoma results from the use of the drug DES (diethylstilbestrol) given to pregnant women between 1945 and 1970 to keep them from miscarrying.
Other types of vaginal cancer include:
malignant melanoma
leiomyosarcoma
rhabdomyosarcoma

What are the symptoms of vaginal cancer?
The following are the most common symptoms of vaginal cancer. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
bleeding or discharge not related to menstrual periods
difficult or painful urination
pain during intercourse
pain in the pelvic area
constipation
a mass that can be felt
Even if a woman has had a hysterectomy, she still has a chance of developing vaginal cancer. The symptoms of vaginal cancer may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult a physician for diagnosis."

http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uva...

Yes, as you can get cancerous cells anywhere. It usually comes under the heading of cervical cancer though, as this encompasses the whole vaginal and cervical area in doctor speak.

cancer is a over growth of any cell. Most often a cancer is cause by a cut that is over grown or extra growth of a muscle. Vaginal cancer can happen and it for many reason. The way you can tell is if you feel something pushing in your vigina or any discomfort, you should have it check out.

its cervical cancer and the is such thing as rectal cancer too.

Yes

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