Vaginal Cancers Flashcards
1
Q
most common type of vaginal cancer is derived from
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squamous cell carcinoma
2
Q
mean age for vaginal cancer
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> 60 yrs old
3
Q
at time of diagnosis usually
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2/3 of pats have dx that has spread beyond the vagina.
4
Q
therapy of choice for stage 1 tumors
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surgical excision
5
Q
vaginal cancer tumors >2 cm
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radiation therapy
6
Q
chemoradiation in vaginal cancer is meant for
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tumors stage II-IV
7
Q
complications of therapy for vaginal cancer
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sexual dysfunction and vaginal stenosis
8
Q
primary vaginal cancer that is adenocarcinoma is
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seen with women <20 yrs
diethylstibestrol or DES exposure in utero or clear cell carcinoma
