Vulvar cancer occurs on the external surface of a woman's genitalia. The vulva is the skin surrounding the vagina and urethra, including the clitoris and labia.
Vulvar cancer is usually identified as a lump or sore on the vulva that can lead to itching. While it can happen at any age, this type of cancer is generally detected in older women.
One of the following surgeries can be performed to treat vulvar cancer:
Post-surgery, some patients may be given chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy to kill any cancerous cells left. Adjuvant therapy is administered after the surgery to lower the risk of cancer recurrence.
The cost of Vulvar Cancer Treatment includes:
Preoperative Diagnostic Tests costs may include [blood tests, proctoscopy, CT scan, MRI, etc.]
Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumor and the extent to which the tumor has spread)
Types of Vulvar cancer surgery (Vulvectomy, Laser surgery, Lymphadenectomy)
Post-Operative cost (there might be a need for chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery)
Medicines
Patient's hospital stay
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or Single room)
The stage and type of cancer
Patients may require repeated investigation by PET CT, Colposcopy or related tests post-surgery / Post Chemotherapy / Post Radiation Therapy.
Any additional tests may require knowing the status of the disease during the course of treatment.
An extended stay at the hospital due to health reasons of the patient.
Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident. Stay may be longer due to the gap between chemotherapy Cycles and radiation sessions.
Popular Cities in Egypt for Vulvar Cancer Treatment are:
A Gynecologist Oncologist specializes in the treatment of Vulvar Cancer.
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The five-year relative survival rate for localized vulvar cancer is about 86%. The five-year relative survival rate for regional vulvar cancer is about 53%. The five-year relative survival rate for distant vulvar cancer is about 19%.
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