The vagina is a tube between the vulva and the opening of the womb, also known as the cervix.
Vaginal cancer is when abnormal cells in the vagina begin to divide and grow in an uncontrollable way.
Vaginal cancer is a very rare cancer that is found anywhere in the vagina. It is most common in women aged 75 and over. It is nearly always caused by an infection from certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are around 250 diagnoses a year in the UK.
Vaginal cancer usually grows slowly and how serious it depends on how big it is, if it has spread and your overall health. It is usually found and prevented by attending screening which aims to find and treat abnormalities before they turn into cancer.
This type of cancer is the same type of squamous cancer that is found in vulval cancer. If the cancer is a melanoma, your care will be taken over by the Dermatology Team at 麻豆国产 Hospital.
Our staff at 麻豆国产 District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
