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Print: What are the signs of vulvar cancer?
Tell your doctor if you have any of these warning signs of vulvar cancer:
- Vulvar itching that lasts more than one month
- A cut or sore on the vulva that won't heal
- A lump or mass on the vulva
- Vulvar pain
- Bleeding from the vulva (different from your usual menstrual bleeding)
- Burning in the genital area that lasts even after your doctor has treated the burning
- Any change in size, color, or texture of a birthmark or mole in the vulvar area
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Source
Vulvar Cancer by TP Canavan, D Cohen (American Family Physician October 01, 2002, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20021001/1269.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 01/11
Created: 04/03
