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Guidelines for sites linking to mayoclinic.orgVulvar cancer affects the skin flaps connected to a woman's vagina that protect her sexual organs. Vulvar cancer is rare, and most women diagnosed with vulvar cancer are over age 50. When detected early, vulvar cancer is usually curable.
At Mayo Clinic, gynecologic oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and plastic surgeons work as a multidisciplinary team to treat vulvar cancer. They are experienced with a full range of options including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, robotic and minimally invasive surgery and reconstructive surgery to restore as much anatomy and function to women as possible.
As a patient, you'll have access to the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a comprehensive cancer center. Mayo Clinic researchers develop and test potential therapies for cancer. Mayo Clinic doctors are part of the Gynecologic Oncology Group, a national organization that promotes excellence in clinical and basic research.
Read more about vulvar cancer at MayoClinic.com.
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