What Is Vulval Cancer- Vulval cancer (also called vulvar cancer) is cancer that's found anywhere in the vulva.
- The vulva is the area around the opening of the vagina, including the inner and outer lips around the vagina (labia) and the clitoris.
- Vulval cancer is rare and mostly affects women over 65 years old.
- It can affect anyone who has a vulva.
- Vulval cancer may be caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV), or by skin conditions that affect your vulva.
- How serious it is depends on how big it is, if it has spread and your general health.
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