What is vaginal cancer? How dangerous is it for women?

What is Vaginal Cancer: Recently, Krishna Kumar's daughter Tisha Kumar lost the battle against cancer. She left this world at the age of just 21. On the other hand, Hina Khan is also battling breast cancer. A person breaks down just by hearing the name of a disease like cancer. Let us tell you about vaginal cancer today. How is vaginal cancer different from cervical cancer and what are its symptoms.

Cancer is a disease whose name itself scares us. Even today, people all over the world lose their lives due to this disease. When it comes to cancer, women need to pay more attention to this matter. From breast cancer to cervical cancer... it can prove to be very dangerous for women. Similarly, women are also likely to get vaginal cancer. Let us understand with the help of a doctor what vaginal cancer is. How to avoid it.

Dr Anil Thakwani, Senior Consultant and HOD, Oncology Department, Sharda Hospital, talked about vaginal cancer in detail. Here he also talked about important things like treatment and symptoms. So, let us tell you that vaginal cancer occurs in the cells lining the vagina. This is the part that looks like a tube. It connects the lower part of the uterus (cervix) and the thighs.

Difference between vaginal cancer and cervical cancer

People are often confused about vaginal cancer and cervical cancer. But both are different. Vaginal cancer is also called vaginal cancer. The vagina refers to the outer part. Whereas cervical cancer occurs in the cervix part. This can be understood in the picture. If vaginal cancer is detected on time, then there is not much difficulty in recovering, but if it is at an advanced level, then many patients have to face a lot of problems.

Causes of Vaginal Cancer

Vaginal cancer is a rare disease. Usually, it starts from the outer cells of the vagina. However, the exact cause cannot be told even today. However, the biggest cause is human papillomavirus infection (HPV). This cancer also becomes common in women over 60 years of age. The third reason is if there has been cancer-related to uterus in the past, then it is possible that vaginal cancer may occur again. Apart from this, smoking can also be the cause of cancer.

Can vaginal cancer be cured? Survival Rate The

the survival rate of vaginal cancer is based on its stage. According to the American Cancer Society, if it is in the initial stage then it is 75%, if it is in the advanced stage i.e. in the second stage, it is 51% and in the third stage or advanced stage, the chances of survival are reduced to 18%.

Symptoms of Vaginal Cancer

: Abnormal bleeding (after physical relation or menopause),

watery discharge from the vagina,

lump in the vagina,

burning sensation during urination, 

frequent urination 

Vaginal Cancer Recovery

Recovery from vaginal cancer is based on its treatment. Talking about its treatment options, it include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Early-stage cancer can be treated only with surgery, while advanced-stage cancer is very difficult.