Doctors on your cancer treatment team may include:. Many other specialists may be involved in your care as well, including nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, and other health professionals. If time permits, it is often a good idea to seek a second opinion. A second opinion can give you more information and help you feel more confident about the treatment plan you choose. Clinical trials are carefully controlled research studies that are done to get a closer look at promising new treatments or procedures.
Clinical trials are one way to get state-of-the art cancer treatment. In some cases they may be the only way to get access to newer treatments. They are also the best way for doctors to learn better methods to treat cancer. Still, they're not right for everyone. If you would like to learn more about clinical trials that might be right for you, start by asking your doctor if your clinic or hospital conducts clinical trials. These methods can include vitamins, herbs, and special diets, or other methods such as acupuncture or massage, to name a few.
Complementary methods refer to treatments that are used along with your regular medical care. Although some of these methods might be helpful in relieving symptoms or helping you feel better, many have not been proven to work. Some might even be harmful. Be sure to talk to your cancer care team about any method you are thinking about using.
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Cancer Currents Blog. Living with vulvar cancer can be challenging. Although there are no easy answers for coping with vulvar cancer, the following suggestions may help:. Your first appointment will usually be with either your primary care doctor or a gynecologist. If your doctor or gynecologist suspects or diagnoses cancer, you'll likely be referred to a gynecologic oncologist who specializes in surgery for gynecologic cancers. Because appointments can be brief, and it can be difficult to remember everything you want to discuss, it's a good idea to be prepared.
Here are some suggestions for preparing, and what you can expect from your doctor. Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions can help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For vulvar cancer, some basic questions to ask include:. In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask other questions that occur to you.
Your doctor will likely have a number of questions for you. Some questions your doctor might ask include:. Vulvar cancer care at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
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Diagnosis Diagnosing vulvar cancer Tests and procedures used to diagnose vulvar cancer include: Examining your vulva. Your doctor will likely conduct a physical exam of your vulva to look for abnormalities. Using a special magnifying device to examine your vulva.
During a colposcopy exam, your doctor uses a device that works like a magnifying glass to closely inspect your vulva for abnormal areas. Removing a sample of tissue for testing biopsy. To determine whether an area of suspicious skin on your vulva is cancer, your doctor may recommend removing a sample of skin for testing. During a biopsy procedure, the area is numbed with a local anesthetic and a scalpel or other special cutting tool is used to remove all or part of the suspicious area.
Vulvectomy Open pop-up dialog box Vulvectomy Close. Vulvectomy Treatment for vulvar cancer may involve removing part of the vulva partial vulvectomy or the entire vulva radical vulvectomy.
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