The treatment for vulva cancer depends on a number of factors such as if it has spread, your health and your personal preference. If your cancer is in the early stages it may be possible to remove it completely. However, if it has spread this may not be possible.
Your specialist team will advise which, if any of the below, are suitable for you:
How much tissue is removed during surgery will depend on the type and size of your cancer, the location of the tumour and whether there is evidence of lymphatic spread.
Surgery can include:
You will normally spend three to five days in hospital post-surgery, although, this may vary between patients.
You can find more information about vulva surgery in our Patient Information Leaflet ‘Surgery for cancer of the vulva.’
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment which uses medicine to kill cancer cells. You may have chemotherapy on its own or with other anti-cancer treatments.
Read more about receiving chemotherapy at Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is a treatment where radiation is used to kill cancer cells. You may receive radiotherapy with chemotherapy.
Learn more about radiotherapy for patients with vulva cancer in one of our helpful patient information leaflet.
Learn more about radiotherapy at Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.