What is a common treatment for a woman diagnosed with vulvar cancer?

Surgical excision is frequently utilized as a primary treatment for vulvar cancer, particularly when the cancer is diagnosed at an early stage and is localized. The surgical approach aims to remove the tumor along with a margin of healthy tissue to ensure complete removal of malignant cells, which can help prevent recurrence. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, and the involvement of lymph nodes, various surgical techniques may be employed, including simple vulvectomy, partial vulvectomy, or radical vulvectomy.

In cases where surgery is not viable due to the extent of the disease or the patient’s overall health, other treatments may be considered. While palliative care, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy can be part of the treatment regimen for advanced or recurrent cases, surgical excision remains the cornerstone of therapy for localized vulvar cancer in the early stages, with the goal of achieving cure.