Medical articles of Vulvar cancer

22/12/2025
Miss Stacey Bryan
Consultant Gynaecologist & Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon
Vulval cancer diagnosis explained: Biopsy, imaging and what to expect
Being told that you may need tests for vulval cancer can feel worrying and overwhelming. Many women are unsure why certain investigations are carried out or what they involve. In this article, a consultant gynaecologist and gynaecological oncology surgeon explains how vulval cancer is diagnosed, including the role of biopsy and imaging tests, and outlines what patients can expect at each stage of the diagnostic process.
24/10/2024
Dr Jennifer Byrom
Consultant Gynaecologist
A guide to vulvar disorders
The vulva is part of a delicate ecosystem that infections of fungi and bacteria can easily disrupt. If you experience any itching, burning, abnormal bleeding or discharge, and pain; or discover any bumps, blisters, changes in colour or texture, or swelling, you may have a vulvar disorder. In this article, a leading gynaecologist goes over the kinds of vulvar disorders, and how they can be treated.
14/10/2024
Mr Mohan Kumar
Consultant gynaecologist
The ultimate guide to gynaecological cancer
Gynaecological cancers are a range of five cancers that are specific to the female reproductive organs. The female reproductive system consists of the cervix, the ovaries, the womb, the vagina, and the vulva, and anyone with these organs is at risk for developing cancer. Every year in the UK, there are around 22,000 cases of diagnosed gynaecological cancers.
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30/03/2023
Mr Constantin Durnea
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
What is vulvodynia, and how is it diagnosed?
In this article here, Mr Constantin Durnea, a revered consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, tells us in detail what vulvodynia is, what the main causes are, and how it is diagnosed and most effectively treated.
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27/03/2023
Mr Rahul Nath
Gynaecology
How is vulval cancer treated?
Here, revered gynaecologist, Mr Rahul Nath, is on hand to provide us with a comprehensive analysis of vulval cancer, including the symptoms, diagnostic process, and treatment.
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01/09/2021
Mr Timothy Hookway
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
All about vulval lesion excision
Different patients have different reasons for vulval lesion excision but what's involved? Leading consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Mr Timothy Hookway answers Top Doctors' questions about this surgical removal procedure.
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16/07/2021
Dr Stephanie Jane Arnold
Dermatologist
Common vulval skin disorders
The vulva, and the vagina area in general, can be susceptible to some specific skin conditions. Dr Stephanie Arnold shares her expertise on these conditions, as well as the treatment options.
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16/08/2019
Mr Sandeep Sharma
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
All about vulval skin conditions
The “vulva” is the external part of the female genitalia, although many confuse this area with the term "vagina". Mr Sandeep Sharma, a Consultant Gynaecologist, explains the common disorders of the vulva, as well as treatments required for these vulval conditions.