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Symptoms of Cancer of the vulva

Vulval cancer does not develop quickly. First, there is a change in cells, as normal cells become abnormal. This is known as the pre-cancerous stage, and does not mean that you have cancer or that cancer will necessarily develop. If abnormal cells are found early on, pre-cancerous changes can be treated before they become invasive cancer of the vulva.

The symptoms of pre-cancerous cell change and vulval cancer are similar and may include the following:

• a lasting itch,
• pain or soreness,
• thickened, raised, red, white or dark patches on the skin of the vulva,
• an open sore or growth visible on the skin,
• burning pain when you pass urine,
• vaginal discharge or bleeding,
• a mole on the vulva that changes shape or colour, and
• a lump or swelling in the vulva.

These can also be symptoms of less serious conditions such as thrush. However if you have any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor

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