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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Vaginal Cancer?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Question: Hello, i am a 49 year old woman with a history of cancer proceeding from 2006. 2012 I had a hysterectomy and have suffered from occasional thrush symptoms, perhaps three times a year. This year I had a bladder infection which was treated, but then i went on to suffer symptoms of thrush. The vulva and surrounding labia was swollen and red rashes (not itchy/tingling/or weeping) appeared around the vaginal area (almost like a dermatitis yet not irritable in the least). The skin region above my vagina split, my doctor took swabs and assured me it was thrush. I was treated with antibiotics and creams. Although the vaginal area is no longer swollen, the rashes although slowly disappearing are still there. Additionally I have begun to grow small skin lesions where the skin originally split above the vagina. I have arranged to see the doctor again next week. The legions are not painful/itchy/weeping/bleeding or uncomfortable. They are just unwelcome visitors. Why would this be happening, what should I get my doctor to test for, will these legions go on there own, is there treatments natural or medical I can use to diminish these skin legions. Could this be an early stage of vaginal cancer, I have no cervix/womb and get smears yearly. Any advise would be most greatful. Many thanks for your wisdom, Simone.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please upload pics

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for trusting us with your health concern.
Would you mind uploading detailed, clear photographs that show the lesions ?
I would need to look at the lesions and then offer you something to work upon.
Hope you appreciate that.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (14 hours later)
Hello Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX attached is a photo of the skin above the vagina where it originally split and another to show the rash? which developed but seems to be slowly dissipating.
I hope you can help me understand what is occurring. I have been with the same sexual partner for 10mths and prior to that 32years. My current partner was with his sexual partner for 6years

i have attached another photo, hopefully clearer and i feel they have grown quickly in one week from being small bumpy nodules
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
The photos are quite hazy, but these are genital warts ,if I have to offer an opinion.
Yes, I am pretty sure about it.
It is caused by infection with HPV, and these are venereal / genital warts.
have your doctor look at them ASAP.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (10 hours later)
i have explored this option and do not understand had my recent partner given me this virus why did i not show symptoms sooner?? the fact these lesions are not weeping, itchy, bleeding, and have only appeared where my skin split makes no sense. I've been with my current partner for 10months, why would these lesions only appear now?? however, should this be the case, what treatments would you recommend, what should I ask my partner?? Naturally I am feeling uneasy.

Many thanks
Simone
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
You are confusing genital warts with herpes.
Lesions of genital herpes are weepy, itchy, bleeding .
HPV does not itch, bleed or ooze.
They are small cauliflower like growths.
People infected with the virus ( HPV ) may not show warts for years in fact, the virus may lie dormant.
So you might have easily taken a few months after getting the infection to manifest symptoms.
Treatments include freezing and burning away the warts, the virus is lifelong in your body, and you are never actually free of the virus.
You should ask your partner about any possible exposure in the past, and if he is showing no obvious growths externally, there are no tests that can be run in males to confirm infection.
I would suggest meeting your doctor first to confirm the diagnosis that I have suggested.
Relax, and take care.
Feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (7 hours later)
Hello Dr XXXXXXX thank you for your information. I am seeing my doctor next week and am arranging for a smear as well. I will relax and thank you for putting my mind a little more at ease.

Its wonderful you have all set up this sight.

Many thanks
Simone
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Thank you dear XXXXXXX for your appreciation.
Yes, please get a smear done alongwith HPV co testing for sure.
You would be in my prayers.
Wish you all the best.
You can just click on the following link , and reach me directly anytime -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Grace.
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Vaginal Cancer?

Brief Answer: Please upload pics Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for trusting us with your health concern. Would you mind uploading detailed, clear photographs that show the lesions ? I would need to look at the lesions and then offer you something to work upon. Hope you appreciate that. Looking forward to hearing from you. Take care.